Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure
- Create 5 x 18 mm (4/16 x 11/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing (1).
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for spot welding and brazing.
Note: In MIG-brazing areas 50 mm (2 in) must be kept clear of structural adhesive.
- Apply structural adhesive to all attaching surfaces.
- 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: MIG-braze factory slots in the front hinge pillar body area (1) as noted from the original panel.
- Braze accordingly.
- Spot 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 Sectioning (MAG-Welding)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Other materials:
Climate Control Systems
The heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with these systems.
Vehicles without Air Conditioning
1. Temperature Control.
2. Bi-level Air Mode.
3. Floor Air Mode.
4. Vent Air Mode.
5. Fan Control.
6. Driver and Passenger Heated Seats (If Equ ...
Floor Carpet Drying
If the carpet or the pad or insulator is wet, use the following criteria for
drying or for replacing the components:
For a 1-piece carpet assembly bonded to a cotton or a fiber padding,
replace the entire assembly
For a 2-piece carpet assembly with a cotton or a fiber padding, replace
...
Installation Procedure
Install the following components on the drivetrain and front suspension
frame if removed:
The radiator support brackets.
The stabilizer shaft--Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement.
The lower control arms--Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement.
The steering gear--Refer to Steering ...
