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:
Floor Air Outlet Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the instrument panel assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel
Assembly Replacement.
Remove the instrument panel wiring harness (2) from the instrument panel
tie bar (1).
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Remove the instrument panel tie bar ...
Entry Lighting
The headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, back-up lamps, and most of the interior
lamps turn on briefly when is pressed
on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
After about 30 seconds the exterior lamps turn off, and then the dome and remaining
interior lights will dim to off. Entry lig ...
Tires
Every new GM vehicle has high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer.
See the warranty manual for information regarding the tire warranty and where to
get service. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer.
WARNING
• Poorly maintained and improperly used
tires are ...