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.
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 ...
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Other materials:
Symbols
The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols
are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to
a specific component, control, message, gauge, or indicator.
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Configure Menu
The Configuration Menu is used to adjust features and preferences, such as Sound,
Radio, Nav (Navigation), Display, or Time Settings.
1. Press the Config screen button on the Home Page.
2. Touch-tap the scroll bar until the desired option displays. Select the desired
settings to change.
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Installation Procedure
Align the front side door outer panel.
Verify the fit of the front side door outer panel.
Clamp the front side door outer panel
into position.
Pre-flanging the flange with BO-6396 pliers and BO-6392 tool kit .
Continue to hammer in stages along the hem flanges.
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