Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure
- Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the service panel as noted from the original panel.
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
- Apply one-part windshield urethane adhesive as noted from the original panel.
- Position the roof panel (1) on the vehicle.
- Verify the fit of the panel.
- Clamp the panel into position.
- Plug weld 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.
Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling
and Enabling.
Disconnect the negative battery ...
Roof Outer Panel Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Other materials:
Accident With Side Air Bag Module Deployment - Component Replacement and
Inspections
After a collision involving left/right side air bag module deployment,
replace the following components.
Left/right inflatable restraint side impact sensors on the side of the
impact.
Left/right inflatable restraint roof rail module on the side of the
impact.
Inflatable restraint sen ...
Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking
the Vehicle.
Remove the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel
Removal and Installation.
Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut (Qty: 2)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Pr ...
Front Suspension Description and Operation
The front suspension has 2 primary purposes:
Isolate the driver from irregularities in the road surface.
Define the ride and handling characteristics of the vehicle.
The front suspension absorbs the impact of the tires travelling over
irregular road surfaces and dissipates this energy thr ...
