Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Floor Air Outlet Replacement
Removal Procedure
- Remove the instrument panel assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement.
- Remove the instrument panel wiring harness (2) from the instrument panel tie bar (1).
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Remove the instrument panel tie bar (2).
- Remove the 4 instrument panel tie bar bolts (3, 4).
- Remove the 2 instrument panel tie bar nuts (1).
- Remove the heater wiring harness.
- Remove the floor air outlet (2).
Remove the 6 floor air outlet bolts (1).
Installation Procedure
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the floor air outlet (2).
Install the 6 floor air outlet bolts (1) and tighten to 2.5 N·m (23 lb in).
- Install the heater wiring harness.
- Install the instrument panel tie bar (2).
- Install the 4 instrument panel tie bar bolts (3, 4) and tighten to 22 N·m (17 lb ft).
- Install the 2 instrument panel tie bar nuts (1) and tighten to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
- Attach the instrument panel wiring harness (2) to the instrument panel tie bar (1).
Connect the electrical connectors.
- Install the instrument panel assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement.
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Left Side
Preliminary Procedure
Remove instrument panel lower trim pad cover - left side. Refer to
Instrument Panel Lower Trim Pad Cover Replacement.
Remove instrument panel cluster trim plat ...
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove instrument panel assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly
Replacement.
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Screw (Qty: 7)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Cautio ...
Other materials:
Installation Procedure
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
Position the roof rear header panel (1) on the vehicle.
Verify the fit of the panel.
Clamp the roof rear header panel into position.
Spot weld accordingly as noted from the original panel.
Apply the sealer ...
Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose
of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as
an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding
how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is de ...
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the
best fuel economy possible.
• Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.
• Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.
• Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.
• When road and weather conditions ar ...
