Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure
- Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the front wheelhouse front panel as noted from the original panel.
- Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding where front wheelhouse front panel and front wheelhouse overlap.
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
- Position the front wheelhouse front panel on the vehicle.
- Verify the fit of the front wheelhouse front panel.
- Clamp the front wheelhouse front panel into position.
- Plug weld the joint from front wheelhouse front panel to front wheelhouse 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 Syst ...
Front Wheelhouse Front Panel Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Other materials:
Installation Procedure
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the drivetrain
and front suspension frame front support as noted from the
original panel.
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
Position the drivetrain and front suspension frame front suppor ...
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
The vehicle has a number of computers that record information about the vehicle’s
performance and how it is driven. For example, the vehicle uses computer modules
to monitor and control engine and transmission performance, to monitor the conditions
for airbag deployment and deploy them in a cr ...
Infotainment
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Taking your eyes off the road for extended periods could cause a crash resulting
in injury or death to you or others. Do not give extended attention to infotainment
tasks while driving.
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