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:
Deployment Outside Vehicle for Seat Belt Pretensioners
Deploy the seat belt pretensioners outside of the vehicle when the vehicle
will be returned to service. Situations that require deployment
outside of the vehicle include the following:
Using the SIR diagnostics, you determine that the seat belt pretensioner
is malfunctioning.
The pretens ...
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the
Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Collision Sectioning 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 ...
Infotainment
Read the following pages to become familiar with the audio system's features.
WARNING
Taking your eyes off the road for extended periods could cause a crash resulting
in injury or death to you or others. Do not give extended attention to infotainment
tasks while driving.
This system provi ...
