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:
Specifications
Front Door (Diesel)
65 mm
83 mm
Front Door (Diesel)
60 mm
87 mm
Rear Compartment Lid (Diesel)
122 mm
32 mm
Rear Compartment Lid (Ecoline)
162 mm
32 mm
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Lighting
Specifications
Headlights/Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Schematics
Interior Lights Schematics
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Power Door Locks Description and Operation
Door Lock System Components
The power door lock system consists of the following components:
Door lock switch - located in the center of the instrument panel
Body control module (BCM)
Driver door latch
Passenger door latch
Left rear door latch
Right rear door latch
Door Lock System ...
