Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Reconnection
Removal Procedure
- Turn on the radio and record all of the customer radio station presets.
- Ensure that all lamps and accessories are turned off.
- Turn the ignition OFF and remove the ignition key.
Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.
- Loosen the negative battery cable nut (2).
- Remove the negative battery cable (1) from the battery.
Installation Procedure
- Install the negative battery cable (1) to the battery.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Fasten the negative battery cable nut (2) and tighten the nut to 4 N·m (35 lb in).
- Insert the ignition key and turn the ignition to the ON position.
- Program volatile memory. Refer to Volatile Memory Programming.
- Program all of the customer's radio station presets and set the radio clock to the current time.
Exhaust Flexible Pipe Replacement (1.6L LDE, LXV, and 1.8L 2H0)
Warning: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning in the Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning in the Preface section.
Preliminary Procedure
Raise the vehicle by its full height. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Exhaust Muffler Insulator (Qty: 2)
- Exhaust Flexible Pipe Gasket to Exhaust Rear Muffler
- Exhaust Flexible Pipe to Exhaust Rear Muffler Nuts (Qty: 2)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten 17 N·m (13 lb ft)
- Exhaust Pipe Front Hanger Bracket
- Exhaust Pipe Front Hanger Bracket Bolts and Nuts
Tighten 20 N·m (15 lb ft)
- Catalytic Converter to Exhaust Flexible Pipe Gasket
- Catalytic Converter to Exhaust Flexible Pipe Nuts (Qty: 3)
Tighten 20 N·m (15 lb ft)
- Heated Oxygen Sensor
Tighten 40 N·m (30 lb ft)
Additional links
Instrument Cluster Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove instrument panel lower cluster trim plate. Refer to Instrument
Panel Cluster Lower Trim Plate Replacement.
Remove instrument p ...
Exhaust Flexible Pipe Replacement (1.6L LXT)
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Hot Exhaust System Warning in the Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning in the Preface section.
Open the hood.
Raise the ...
Other materials:
Rear Suspension Description and Operation
This vehicle has a semi-independent twist-beam rear suspension system
consisting of the following components:
An axle with integral trailing arms
AV shaped twisting cross beam
Two coil springs
Two shock absorbers
Axle Assembly
The axle assembly (1) attaches to the underbody throu ...
Dual Phase Steel
This information provides repair recommendations and general guidelines for
steel classified as Dual Phase Steel (Dual Phase Steel with a
tensile strength up to and including 800 MPa), also known as DP.
General Motors recommends the following when repairing or replacing this type of
steel du ...
Installation Procedure
Create 8 x 14 mm (5/16 x 15/16 in) slots for MIG-Brazing along the edges
of the drivetrain and front suspension frame front support
as noted from the original panel.
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for brazing.
Position the drivetrain and front suspension frame ...
