Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: General Plastic Repair
Warning: In order to reduce the risk of personal injury when exposed
to toxic fumes while grinding, cutting, or applying repair material on
any type of sheet molded compound or RIM rigid plastic, observe the following
guidelines:
- Work in a properly ventilated area
- Apply protective cream to any exposed skin
- Remove any mixture that comes into contact with skin
- Wash skin with cold water to remove glass and resin dust
- Use a sander with a vacuum attachment
- Follow the repair material manufacturer's instructions
Also, always wear the following:
- An approved respirator, or air supplied respirator
- Eye protection
- Rubber gloves
- Earplugs
- Protective clothing
The following procedures should be followed when repairing all types of
thermoset plastic:
- Follow the manufacturer's application and curing recommendations
- Do not intermix systems. Use the supplies and the repair materials from
the same manufacturer.
- Clean the inner and outer surfaces of the repair area with a soap
impregnated scouring pad in order to remove any dirt or mold
release agent.
- Clean the area with a wax and grease remover, using only enough of the
remover to dampen a cloth. Allow the panel to dry
thoroughly.
- Remove the surface finish from the area to be repaired. Adhesives are
designed to adhere to the plastic substrate, not the finish.
- Prime a metal surface before applying the repair material.
- Inspect the rear side of the work area before making repairs in order to
avoid possible damage to wires, motors, etc.
Plastic parts can be identified by the SAE code, which is usually found on
the rear of the part, and/or by the characteristics of the plastic.
Knowing the type of plastic aids in selecting th ...
Other materials:
Where Are the Airbags?
The driver frontal airbag is in the center of the steering wheel.
The front outboard passenger frontal airbag is in the passenger side instrument
panel.
The driver knee airbag is below the steering column. The front outboard passenger
knee airbag is below the glove box.
Driver Side Show ...
CD Player
The CD player can play audio CDs and MP3 CDs.
The CD player will not play 8 cm (3 in) CDs.
Care of CDs
Sound quality can be reduced due to disc quality, recording method, quality of
the music recorded, and how the disc has been handled.
Handle discs carefully and store them in their original c ...
Hood Hold-Open Rod Replacement
Warning: Refer to Hood Hold-Open Device Warning in the Preface section.
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the radiator grille reinforcement support. Refer to Radiator Grille
Reinforcement Support Replacement.
Hood Hold Open Rod Pivot (Qty: 2)
Hood Hold Open Rod
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