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 front panel 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 overlap.
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for brazing.
- 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.
- Braze accordingly.
- Braze 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 Panel Replacement (MAG-Welding)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Other materials:
High Strength Low Alloy Steel
This information provides repair recommendations and general guidelines for
steel classified as High Strength Low Alloy Steel, also known
as HSLA. This type of steel normally has a tensile strength range from 300-700
MPa.
General Motors recommends the following when repairing or replacing th ...
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 ...
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the
Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Collision Sectioning 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 Dis ...
