Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure
- Create 5 x 18 mm (4/16 x 11/16 in) slots for MIG-Brazing along the edges of the front wheelhouse panel rear reinforcement as noted from the original panel.
- Create a 5 x 18 mm (4/16 x 11/16 in) slot for MIG-Brazing where front wheelhouse front panel and front wheelhouse panel rear reinforcement overlap.
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for brazing.
- Position the front wheelhouse panel rear reinforcement on the vehicle.
- Verify the fit of the front wheelhouse panel rear reinforcement.
- Clamp the front wheelhouse panel rear reinforcement into position.
- Braze accordingly.
- Braze the joint from front wheelhouse panel rear reinforcement to front wheelhouse front panel 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 Compartment Upper Side Rail Replacement (MAG-Welding)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Other materials:
Headlamp Aiming Procedure
Open the hood.
Measure from the floor to the center of the headlamp bulb. Some
headlamps have an aim dot marked on the headlamp lens.
At the screen, measure from the floor and place the horizontal tape at
the measured distance.
Measure from the reference line on the floor to the le ...
Installation Procedure
Create 6 x 20 mm (4/16 x 11/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing along the upper
edges of the service panel as noted from the original
panel.
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for brazing and spot welding.
Position the body lock pillar inner panel on the vehicle.
Verify the ...
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 Battery N ...
