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Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure

  1. Position the front end upper tie bar (1) on the vehicle.
  2. Verify the fit of the front end upper tie bar.
  3. Clamp the front end upper tie bar into position.

  1. Weld seam accordingly.

  1. Weld seam accordingly.
  2. Grind down weld seams as needed for related panels and components.

  1. Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the service panel as noted from the original panel.
  2. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.

  1. Position the front end sheet metal cross panel reinforcement (1) on the vehicle.
  2. Verify the fit of the front end upper tie bar.
  3. Clamp the front end sheet metal cross panel reinforcement into position.

  1. Plug weld accordingly.
  2. Install front bumper impact bar before applying the sealers and anti-corrosion materials.
  3. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair
  4. Paint the repaired area. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems
  5. Install all related panels and components
  6. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
  7. 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. ...

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Paint Gauges
Paint thickness gauge. measure the total thickness of the vehicle finish. It is important to accurately measure the thickness of the finish on each vehicle as the thickness of the finish will vary on each vehicle. Use a paint gauge before the sanding process in order to accurately measure how ...

Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
This vehicle may have the RVC system. Read this entire section before using it. The RVC system can assist the driver when backing up by displaying a view of the area behind the vehicle. WARNING The RVC system does not display children, pedestrians, bicyclists, animals, or any other object loc ...

Scheduling Service Appointments
When the vehicle requires warranty service, contact your dealer and request an appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and advising the service consultant of your transportation needs, your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience. If the vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service ...

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