Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure
- Position the front end upper tie bar (1) on the vehicle.
- Verify the fit of the front end upper tie bar.
- Clamp the front end upper tie bar into position.
- Braze accordingly.
- Braze accordingly.
- Grind down weld seams as needed for related panels and components.
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
- Position the front end sheet metal cross panel reinforcement (1) on the vehicle.
- Verify the fit of the front end upper tie bar.
- Clamp the front end sheet metal cross panel reinforcement into position.
- Spot weld accordingly.
- Use factory slots for slot brazing.
- Install front bumper impact bar before applying the sealers and anti-corrosion materials.
- 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. ...
Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Front Support Replacement (MAG-Welding)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Other materials:
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 ...
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Chevrolet.
Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of the vehicle
will be resolved by your dealer's sales or service departments. Sometimes, however,
despite the best intentions of all concerned, ...
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 ...
