Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure
- Create 8 x 14 mm (5/16 x 15/16 in) slots for MIG-Brazing along the edges of the drivetrain and front suspension frame front support as noted from the original panel.
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for brazing.
- Position the drivetrain and front suspension frame front support on the vehicle.
- Verify the fit of the drivetrain and front suspension frame front support.
- Clamp the drivetrain and front suspension frame front support into position.
- Braze accordingly.
- Braze seam as noted from the original panel from the drivetrain and front suspension frame front support to the front compartment side rail.
- 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 Syst ...
Front Wheelhouse Front Panel Replacement (MAG-Welding)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Other materials:
Accident With Side Air Bag Module Deployment - Component Replacement and
Inspections
After a collision involving left/right side air bag module deployment,
replace the following components.
Left/right inflatable restraint side impact sensors on the side of the
impact.
Left/right inflatable restraint roof rail module on the side of the
impact.
Inflatable restraint sen ...
Dual Phase Steel
This information provides repair recommendations and general guidelines for
steel classified as Dual Phase Steel (Dual Phase Steel with a
tensile strength up to and including 800 MPa), also known as DP.
General Motors recommends the following when repairing or replacing this type of
steel du ...
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 ...
