Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Headlamp Mount Panel Replacement (MAG-Welding)
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 section.
- Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable
Disconnection and Connection.
- Remove all related panels and components.
- Visually inspect the damage. Repair as much of the damage as possible.
- Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as
necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair.

- Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the headlamp mount
panel.
- Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for
installation of the service assembly.

- Cut the adhesive (1) with an appropriate tool.

- Remove the headlamp mount panel.
Installation Procedure

- Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding instead of the adhesive noted
from the original panel.
- Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the headlamp
mount panel as noted from the original panel.
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.

- Position the headlamp mount panel on the vehicle.
- Verify the fit of the headlamp mount panel.
- Clamp the headlamp mount 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.
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section.
D ...
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 t ...
Other materials:
Shifting out of Park
This vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission shift lock control system.
The shift lock is designed to:
• Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in P (Park) with the shift
lever button fully released.
• Prevent movement of the shift lever out of P (Park) unless the ig ...
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 System. Refer to SIR Disabling
and Enabling.
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to ...
Voice Recognition
Voice recognition allows for hands-free operation of the infotainment system
features.
Voice recognition can be used when the radio is on or when Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) is active.
See “Retained Accessory Power (RAP)” in the owner manual. The system maintains
a minimum volume level.
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