Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure
- Create 5 x 18 mm (4/16 x 11/16 in) slots for MIG-Brazing along the edges of the front wheelhouse front panel as noted from the original panel.
- Create a 5 x 18 mm (4/16 x 11/16 in) slot for MIG-Brazing where front wheelhouse front panel and front wheelhouse overlap.
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for brazing.
- 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.
- Braze accordingly.
- Braze 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.
Removal Procedure
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 ...
Front Wheelhouse Panel Replacement (MAG-Welding)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Other materials:
Entry Lighting
The headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, back-up lamps, and most of the interior
lamps turn on briefly when is pressed
on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
After about 30 seconds the exterior lamps turn off, and then the dome and remaining
interior lights will dim to off. Entry lig ...
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this,
notify General Motors.
Call 1-800-222-1020, or write:
Chevrolet Motor Division
Chevrolet Customer Assistance
Center
P.O. Box 33170
Detroit, MI 48232-5170
In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777
(English) or 1-800-263-785 ...
Brake Fluid
The brake/clutch master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid as
indicated on the reservoir cap.
There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go
down:
• The brake fluid level goes down because of normal brake lining wear. When new
linings are in ...