Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure

- Create 5 x 18 mm (4/16 x 11/16 in) slots for MIG-Brazing along the edges
of the front wheelhouse panel rear reinforcement as
noted from the original panel.

- Create a 5 x 18 mm (4/16 x 11/16 in) slot for MIG-Brazing where front
wheelhouse front panel and front wheelhouse panel rear
reinforcement overlap.
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for brazing.

- Position the front wheelhouse panel rear reinforcement on the vehicle.
- Verify the fit of the front wheelhouse panel rear reinforcement.
- Clamp the front wheelhouse panel rear reinforcement into position.

- Braze accordingly.

- Braze the joint from front wheelhouse panel rear reinforcement to front
wheelhouse front panel 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:
Ignition Positions (Key Access)
The ignition switch has four different positions.
Notice: Using a tool to force the key to turn in the ignition could
cause damage to the switch or break the key. Use the correct key, make sure it is
all the way in, and turn it only with your hand.
If the key cannot be turned by hand, see yo ...
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 Dis ...
Installation Procedure
Create 5 x 18 mm (4/16 x 11/16 in) slots for MIG-Brazing along the edges
of the front wheelhouse front panel as noted from the
original panel.
Create a 5 x 18 mm (4/16 x 11/16 in) slot for MIG-Brazing where front
wheelhouse front panel and front wheelhouse overlap.
C ...