Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure

- Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the front
wheelhouse front panel as noted from the original panel.

- Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding where front wheelhouse front panel
and front wheelhouse overlap.
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.

- Position the front wheelhouse front panel on the vehicle.
- Verify the fit of the front wheelhouse front panel.
- Clamp the front wheelhouse front panel into position.


- Plug weld the joint from front wheelhouse front panel to front
wheelhouse accordingly.
- Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as
necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair.
- Paint the repaired area. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems.
- Install all related panels and components.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable
Disconnection and Connection.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in
the Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface
section.
Disable the SIR Syst ...
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Other materials:
Power Door Latch Description and Operation
Power Door Latch System Components
The power door latch system consists of the following components:
Remote control door lock receiver
Body control module (BCM)
Driver door latch
Passenger door latch
Left rear door latch
Right rear door latch
Door handle assemblies
Power Door Lat ...
Front Floor Console Storage Tray Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the automatic or manual transmission control lever trim cover. Refer
to Automatic or Manual Transmission Control Lever
Trim Cover Replacement
Front Floor Console Storage Tray Screw (Qty: 2)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighte ...
Installation Procedure
Cut the front hinge pillar body in corresponding locations to fit the
remaining original panel. The sectioning joint should be trimmed
to allow a gap of one-and-one-half-times the metal thickness at the
sectioning joint.
Create a 50 mm (2 in) backing plate from the unused portion of ...