Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure

- Remove the front wheelhouse rear panel brace (1) from service panel.

- Create 6 x 20 mm (4/16 x 12/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing along the edges
of the front wheelhouse (1).
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for brazing.

Note: In MIG-brazing areas 50 mm (2 in) must be kept clear of
structural adhesive.
- Apply structural adhesive on the front area (1) and create 6 x 20 mm
(4/16 x 12/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing where the front
wheelhouse and the front compartment side rail overlap (2).

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

- Braze 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:
Cigarette Lighter
For vehicles with a cigarette lighter, it is on the center floor console near
the shift lever.
To activate the cigarette lighter, push it into the heating element and let go.
When the lighter is ready it will pop back out.
Notice: Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating does not
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Traction Off Light
This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the
vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator
light then turns off.
The traction off light comes on when the Traction Control System (TCS) has been
turned off by pressing and ...
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)
When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions
that came with the child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle.
If the child restraint has the LATCH system.
Do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a national
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