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.
- Braze accordingly.
- Braze accordingly.
- Grind down weld seams as needed for related panels and components.
- 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.
- Spot weld accordingly.
- Use factory slots for slot brazing.
- 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
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. ...
Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Front Support Replacement (MAG-Welding)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Other materials:
Tire Designations
Tire Size
The following is an example of a typical passenger vehicle tire size.
(1) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: The United States version of a metric tire
sizing system. The letter P as the first character in the tire size means a passenger
vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U.S. ...
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 ...
Rear Spring Replacement
Removal Procedure
Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the
Vehicle.
Support the rear axle with a tall jack stand near the shock absorber.
Remove the lower shock bolt. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement.
Using the tall jack stands, slowly lower the rear a ...
