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. ...

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Parking Brake
To apply the parking brake, pull up on the parking brake handle. It is not necessary to push in on the release button while applying the parking brake. If the ignition is in the ON/RUN position, the brake system warning light will come on. To release the parking brake: 1. Hold the brake peda ...

Instrument Panel Wiring Harness Replacement
Removal Procedure Remove instrument panel compartment assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement. Remove instrument panel wiring harness (2) from instrument panel tie bar (1). Disconnect electrical connectors. Installation Procedure Ins ...

Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the Preface section. Warning: Refer to Collision Sectioning 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 Dis ...