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Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure

  1. Cut the roof front header panel in corresponding locations to fit the remaining original panel. The sectioning joint should be trimmed to allow a gap of one-and-one-half-times the metal thickness at the sectioning joint.
  2. Create a 50 mm (2 in) backing plate from the unused portion of the service part.
  3. Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) along the sectioning cut on the remaining original part. Locate these holes 13 mm (1/2 in) from the edge of part and spaced 40 mm (1 1/2 in) apart.
  4. Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary.
  5. Fit the backing plates halfway into the sectioning joints, clamp in place and plug weld to the vehicle.
  6. Align roof front header panel.

  1. Plug weld accordingly.
  2. To create a solid weld with minimum heat distortion, make 25 mm (1 in) stitch welds along the seam with 25 mm (1 in) gaps between them. Then go back and complete the stitch weld.

  1. Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the roof panel front bracket right as noted from the original panel.
  2. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.

  1. Position the roof panel front bracket right (1) on the vehicle.
  2. Verify the fit of the roof panel front bracket.
  3. Clamp the roof panel front bracket right into position.

  1. Plug weld accordingly.
  2. Proceed the same way with the roof panel front bracket left.
  3. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair.
  4. Paint the repaired area. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems.
  5. Install all related panels and components.
  6. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  7. 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 Collision Sectioning Warning in the Preface section. Warning: Refer to Glass and She ...

Roof Front Header Panel Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...

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Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement
Preliminary Procedure Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting  and Jacking the Vehicle. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation. Remove the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement. Lower Control Arm Rear Bushing ...

Steering Wheel Controls
For vehicles with audio steering wheel controls, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. : For vehicles with a Bluetooth, OnStar, or navigation system, press to interact with those systems. : Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. ...

Rear Bumper Impact Bar Replacement
Preliminary Procedure Remove the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement. Rear Bumper Energy Absorber Nut (Qty: 6) Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section. Tighten 40 N·m (30 lb ft) Rear Bumper Impact Bar Special Tools and Equipment ...

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