Cruze

Front Wheel housing Panel Replacement - MIG-Brazing

Note : According to different corrosion warranties, only the regional mandatory joining methods are allowed.

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.

1. Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
3. Remove all related panels and components.
4. Visually inspect the damage. Repair as much of the damage as possible.
5. Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair : Base .




Note : Front wheelhouse rear panel brace (1) remains to the body.

6. Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the front wheelhouse.



7. Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.



8. Cut the adhesive in the front area (1) and where the front wheelhouse and the front compartment side rail overlap (2) with an appropriate tool.



9. Remove the front wheelhouse.

1. Remove the front wheelhouse rear panel brace (1) from service panel.



2. Create 6 x 20 mm (4/16 x 12/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing along the edges of the front wheelhouse (1).
3. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for brazing.




Note : In MIG-brazing areas 50 mm (2 in) must be kept clear of structural adhesive.

4. Apply structural adhesive on the front area (1) and create 6 x 20 mm (4/16 x 12/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing where the front wheelhouse and the front compartment side rail overlap (2).



5. Position the front wheelhouse on the vehicle.
6. Verify the fit of the front wheelhouse.
7. Clamp the front wheelhouse into position.



8. Braze accordingly.
9. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair : Base .
10. Paint the repaired area. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems .
11. Install all related panels and components.
12. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
13. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .