Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure
- Position the front end upper tie bar (1) on the vehicle.
- Verify the fit of the front end upper tie bar.
- Clamp the front end upper tie bar into position.
- Weld seam accordingly.
- Weld seam accordingly.
- Grind down weld seams as needed for related panels and components.
- Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the service panel as noted from the original panel.
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
- Position the front end sheet metal cross panel reinforcement (1) on the vehicle.
- Verify the fit of the front end upper tie bar.
- Clamp the front end sheet metal cross panel reinforcement into position.
- Plug weld accordingly.
- Install front bumper impact bar before applying the sealers and anti-corrosion materials.
- 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
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 an ...
Front End Upper Tie Bar Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Other materials:
Tire Pressure Light
For vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this light comes on
briefly when the engine is started. It provides information about tire pressures
and the TPMS.
When the Light Is On Steady
This indicates that one or more of the tires are significantly underinflated.
A Driver In ...
Radio Reception
Frequency interference and static can occur during normal radio reception if
items such as cell phone chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and external
electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet. If there is interference
or static, unplug the item from the accessory p ...
Front Fog Lamp Replacement
Preliminary Procedures
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting
and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia
Replacement.
Disconnect fog lamp bulb socket electrical connector.
Front Fog Lamp Screws (Qty: 3)
Caution: Refer t ...
