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:
Safety Locks
The rear door safety locks prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from
inside the vehicle.
Press to activate the safety locks.
The indicator light comes on when activated.
The rear door power windows are also disabled.
Press again to deactivate the safety
locks and power windows ...
Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement
Windshield Washer Arm Finish Cap
Tip
Use a small flat-bladed tool to remove finish cap.
Special Tools
BO-6626 Wiper Arm Puller
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Windshield Washer Arm Nut
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Procedure
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Variable Effort Steering System Description and Operation
The Variable Effort Steering (VES) system or MAGNASTEER® varies the amount of
effort required to steer the vehicle as vehicle speed
changes. At low speeds, the system provides minimal steering effort for easy
turning and parking maneuvers. Steering effort is increased
at higher speeds to provi ...
