Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Front Fender Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
- Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement
- Remove front bumper fascia guide. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement
- Remove the wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement
- Remove the headlamp. Refer to Headlamp Replacement
- Remove the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement
- Remove the front fender shipping cover. Refer to Front Fender Shipping Cover Replacement
- Remove the front fender insulator. Refer to Front Fender Insulator Replacement
- Front Fender Bolt (Qty: 7)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten 8 N·m (70 lb in)
- Front Fender Bolt
Tighten 8 N·m (70 lb in)
- Front Fender Bolt
Tip Simply loosen the bolt rather than remove.
Tighten 8 N·m(70 lb in)
- Front Fender
Front Fender Shipping Cover Replacement
- Front Fender Insulator Retainer
- Front Fender Shipping Cover
Rear Side Door Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the rear side door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim
Replacement.
Rear Side Door Check Link Bolt
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface se ...
Front Side Door Wiring Harness Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front side door inner panel trim. Refer to Front Side Door Trim
Replacement.
Front Side Door Wiring Harness
Warning: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition a ...
Other materials:
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. Refer to SIR Disabling
and Enabling.
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to ...
Pretensioner Handling and Scrapping
Special Tools
EL-38826 SIR Deployment Harness
EL-39401-B SIR Deployment Fixture
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Warning: When you are carrying an undeployed seat belt pretensioner:
Do not carry the seat belt pretensioner by the wires or connector on the
preten ...
Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems
Warning: Exposure to isocyanates during paint preparation and
application processes can cause severe breathing problems. Read and
follow all of the instructions from the manufacturers of painting materials,
equipment, and protective gear.
All paint finish repairs of rigid exterior surfaces mus ...
