Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement

Frame and Underbody

Specifications Engine Shield Replacement Preliminary Procedure Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. Engine Shield Bolt (Qty: 4) Caution: Refer to ...

Removal Procedure

Support the radiator and condenser from above using the  condenser tabs on each side. Remove the lower steering intermediate shaft bolt (1). Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Li ...

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Headlamp Mount Panel Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. 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 sec ...

Installation Procedure
Create 8 24 mm (5/16 x 15/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing along the edges of the underbody rear side rail reinforcement as noted from the original panel. Clean and prepare the attaching  surfaces for brazing. Position the underbody rear side rail reinforcement on the ve ...

Installation Procedure
Align the rear compartment floor panel. Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the rear compartment floor panel as noted from the original panel. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding. Position the rear compartment floor panel on the vehicle. V ...