Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure

Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual / Body repair / Collision Repair / Front Wheelhouse Front Panel Replacement (MIG-Brazing) / 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:

Front Bumper Impact Bar Replacement
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 System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling. Disconnect the negative battery ...

Vehicle Messages
Messages displayed on the DIC indicate the status of the vehicle or some action that may be needed to correct a condition. Multiple messages may display one after the other. The messages that do not require immediate action can be acknowledged and cleared by pressing SET/CLR. The messages tha ...

Rear Side Door Check Replacement
Preliminary Procedure Remove rear side door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Replacement Remove the rear side door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement Rear Side Door Check Bolt Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Pre ...