Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure
- Remove all mounds or loose pieces of urethane adhesive from the
pinch-weld area.
- Inspect for any of the following problems in order to help prevent
future breakage of the window:
- High weld
- Solder spots
- Hardened sealer
- Any other obstruction or irregularity in the pinch-weld flange
- After repairing the opening as indicated, perform the
following steps:
Remove all traces of broken glass from the outer cowl panel, seats, floor,
and defroster ducts.

- Apply adhesive bead (1).
Cut into the tip of the cartridge in such a way that a bead of adhesive
approx. 13 mm (0.511 in) thick is produced.
- Insert windshield.
- Place the windshield on the roof frames and lower down.
- Insert windshield with BO-641 holder .
- Secure windshield in position with fabric tape.
- Second mechanic required.
- Clean any excess urethane adhesive from the body.
- Use a soft spray of warm water in order to immediately water test the
window.
- Inspect the window for leaks.
- If any leaks are found, use a plastic paddle in order to apply extra
urethane adhesive at the leak point.
- Retest the window for leaks.
- Maintain the following conditions in order to properly cure the urethane
adhesive:
- Partially lower a door window in order to prevent pressure buildups when
closing doors before the urethane adhesive cures.
- Do not drive the vehicle until the urethane adhesive is cured. Refer to
the above curing times.
- Do not use compressed air in order to dry the urethane adhesive.
- Install the roof rail front right and left.
- Install inside rearview mirror. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror
Replacement.
- Install windshield garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding
Replacement.
- Install air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel
Replacement.
- Connect battery.
Warning: Refer to Cracked Window Warning in the Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section
Note: Position the vehicle on level ground and move ...
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface
section.
Warning: Refer to Express Window Down Warning in the Preface section.
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the fr ...
Other materials:
Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement (1.6L LDE, LXT, LXV, and 1.8L 2H0)
Removal Procedure
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
Disconnect battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable
Disconnection and Connection.
Remove front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.
Remove air intake duct ...
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side
Special Tools
CH-313 Slide Hammer
CH-6003 Axle Shaft Remover
CH-46376 Holding Wrench
CH-49400 Hub Spindle Remover
DT-6332 Seal Protector
EN-956-1 Extension
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Warning: To prevent personal injury and/or component ...
Recommended Fuel
Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher. If
the octane rating is less than 87, an audible knocking noise, commonly referred
to as spark knock, might be heard when driving.
If this occurs, use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible.
If hea ...