Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure
- Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the front compartment upper side rail as noted from the original panel.
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
- Position the front compartment upper side rail on the vehicle.
- Verify the fit of the front compartment upper side rail.
- Clamp the front compartment upper side rail into position.
Note: Plug weld factory slots in the front hinge pillar body area (1) as noted from the original panel.
- 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 Compartment Upper Side Rail Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Other materials:
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel controls and infotainment
display screen. The thumbwheel is to the left of the steering column on the instrument
panel.
(Instrument Panel Brightness):
Move the thumbwheel up or down and hold, to brighten or dim the instrument pan ...
Wipers and Washers
Specifications
Wiper/Washer Schematics
Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Lower Trim
Cover Replacement.
Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch
Procedure
Disconnect any elect ...
Quick Info
Quick Info gives access to quick information on Audio playing, OnStar Turn-by-Turn
route (if equipped), 5-day forecast, Nearby Fuel Stations, and Movie Show Times.
To access, press Quick Info on the Home Page or the INFO button on the faceplate.
Depending on the system and if the options are ...
