Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: 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 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
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
- Apply structural adhesive in areas noted from the original panel.

- Position the headlamp mount panel on the vehicle.
- Verify the fit of the headlamp mount panel.
- Clamp the headlamp mount panel into position.

- Spot 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.
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 ...
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:
StabiliTrak® Syste
The StabiliTrak system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult
driving conditions. The system is on when the vehicle is started.
• To turn off both Traction Control and StabiliTrak, press and hold
until
and
illuminate in the instrument cluster.
• Press again to turn o ...
Brake Pedal Position Sensor Calibration
Calibration Criteria
Note: Do not apply the brake pedal during the brake pedal position
(BPP) sensor calibration procedure. Any movement of the brake pedal
during this procedure will cause the calibration procedure to fail. If this
occurs, the sensor calibration must be repeated.
Brake pedal ...
Mild Steel
This information provides repair recommendations and general guidelines for
steel classified as Mild Steel. This type of steel normally has a
tensile strength less than 270 MPa. This includes the common steel names of:
Mild Steel
Bake Hardenable Steel (BH)
Solid Solution Strengthened Stee ...