Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Rear Wheelhouse Panel Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the regional mandatory joining methods are allowed.
Installation Procedure
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the rear inner
wheelhouse as noted from the original panel.
Note: If the location of the original plug weld holes can not be
det ...
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 ...
Other materials:
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
WARNING
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to move.
You or others could be injured and property could be damaged.
Make sure there is room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be
ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move.
Park on ...
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
WARNING
A crash can damage the LATCH system in the vehicle. A damaged LATCH system
may not properly secure the child restraint, resulting in serious injury or even
death in a crash. To help make sure the LATCH system is working properly after a
crash, see your dealer to have the system inspec ...
Steering Gear Boot Replacement
Special Tools
CH-804 Drive Axle Seal Clamp Pliers
Removal Procedure
Remove the steering linkage outer tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer
Tie Rod Replacement.
Remove the steering linkage inner tie rod nut (1).
Remove the steering gear outer boot clamp (2).
Loosen the st ...
