Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure
- Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the rear inner wheelhouse as noted from the original panel.
Note: If the location of the original plug weld holes can not be determined, space the plug weld holes every 40 mm (1½ in).
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
- Position the rear inner wheelhouse on the vehicle.
- Verify the fit of the rear inner wheelhouse.
- Clamp the rear inner wheelhouse into position.
- 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 System. ...
Rear Wheelhouse Panel Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Other materials:
Transmission Messages
SERVICE TRANSMISSION
This message displays if there is a problem with the transmission. See your dealer.
TRANSMISSION HOT — IDLE ENGINE
This message displays and a chime sounds if the transmission fluid in the vehicle
gets hot. Driving with the transmission fluid temperature high can cause dama ...
Reclining Seatbacks
WARNING
If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or
crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there.
Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked.
To recline the seatback:
1. Lift the lever.
If necessary, move the safety belt ou ...
Satellite Radio
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio
Vehicles with a valid SiriusXM satellite radio subscription can receive SiriusXM
programming.
SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free
music, coast to coast, and in digital-quality sound.
See www.siriusxm.com or call 1-866-635- ...
