Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure
- Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the service panel as noted from the original panel.
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
- Position the roof rear header (1) panel on the vehicle.
- Verify the fit of the panel.
- Clamp the roof rear header panel into position.
- Plug weld 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.
Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Re ...
Roof Rear Header Panel Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Other materials:
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
1. Parking/Turn Signal Lamp
2. High-Beam Headlamp/ Low-Beam Headlamp and DRL
High-Beam Headlamp/ Low-Beam Headlamp and DRL
1. Open the hood
2. For the driver side bulb, remove the windshield washer bottle filler neck by
firmly pulling it straight up and out of the bottle.
3. Remove the co ...
Inflatable Restraint Roof Rail Modules
The roof rail modules are located under the headliner extending from the
front windshield pillar to the rear window pillar. The roof rail
modules contain a housing, inflatable air bag, initiating device, and a canister
of gas generating material. The initiator is part of the roof
rail module d ...
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side
Special Tools
CH-313 Slide Hammer
CH-6003 Axle Shaft Remover
CH-46376 Holding Wrench
CH-49400 Hub Spindle Remover
DT-6332 Seal Protector
EN-956-1 Extension
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Warning: To prevent personal injury and/or component ...