Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure
- Remove the front wheelhouse rear panel brace (1) from service panel.
- Create 6 x 20 mm (4/16 x 12/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing along the edges of the front wheelhouse (1).
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for brazing.
Note: In MIG-brazing areas 50 mm (2 in) must be kept clear of structural adhesive.
- Apply structural adhesive on the front area (1) and create 6 x 20 mm (4/16 x 12/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing where the front wheelhouse and the front compartment side rail overlap (2).
- Position the front wheelhouse on the vehicle.
- Verify the fit of the front wheelhouse.
- Clamp the front wheelhouse into position.
- Braze 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 Rear Reinforcement Replacement (MAG-Welding)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Other materials:
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
To adjust the inside rearview mirror, hold the rearview mirror in the center
and move it to view the area behind the vehicle.
For vehicles with an automatic dimming rearview mirror, the mirror will automatically
reduce the glare from the headlamps from behind.
The dimming feature and the indic ...
Installation Procedure
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding 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 welding.
Position the drivetrain and front suspension frame front suppor ...
Installation Procedure
Note: If the location of the original plug weld holes can not be
determined, space the plug weld holes every 40 mm (1½ in).
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the body rear
end panel as noted from the original panel.
Clean and prepare the attaching s ...
