Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure
- Remove the front wheelhouse rear panel brace (1) from service panel.
- Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding instead of the adhesive noted from the front area of the original panel.
Note: Double the number of drills at the flange where front wheelhouse panel and front compartment side rail overlap (1).
- Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the front wheelhouse as noted from the original panel.
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
- Position the front wheelhouse on the vehicle.
- Verify the fit of the front wheelhouse.
- Clamp the front wheelhouse into position.
- Plug weld accordingly.
- 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 Panel Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Other materials:
Tire Pressure Monitor
This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
The low tire pressure warning light alerts to a significant loss in pressure
of one of the vehicle's tires. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible
and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the T ...
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
Driving with a Trailer
When towing a trailer:
• Become familiar with the state and local laws that apply specifically to trailer
towing.
• Do not tow a trailer during the first 800 km (500 mi), to prevent damage to the
engine, axle or other parts.
• Then, during the first 800 km (500 mi) tra ...
Collision Repair
Specifications
Point-to-point measurements are for reference only. All measurements are
given in millimeters. Use these measurements for diagnosing
and estimating. Point-to-point measurements are duplicated with tram bar
pointers set at equal lengths. All die marks, holes, slots, and
fast ...
