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:
Reduced Engine Power Light
The reduced engine power light should come on briefly as the engine is started.
If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
This light, along with the malfunction indicator lamp, displays when a noticeable
reduction in the vehicle's performance occurs. Stop the vehic ...
Dome Lamps
The dome lamp controls are in the headliner.
(Dome Lamp Override): Press
to turn the lamps off, even when a door is open.
(Door): Press to turn the
lamps on automatically when a door is opened.
(On): Press to turn on the
dome lamps. ...
Interior Windnoise
Warning: Refer to Assistant Driving Warning in the Preface section.
Interior windnoise is not heard when the window is lowered. Interior
windnoise is caused by the air leaving the inside of the vehicle
through a seal or a seam.
Tape over the relief valves to cause added air pressure wi ...
