Buyers of compact sedans have plenty to choose from these days, besides the standard Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic. Chevrolet鈥檚 Cruze is like a smaller version of its bigger Malibu or Impala, with a well thought out interior, a very comfortable ride, and an available diesel engine that earns an impressive 48 mpg. The entry-level model is well priced but lacks some standard safety features. 800. Both work very well. It only comes with one engine choice, although a higher-power GLI model is expected. We recommend the mid-level trims of both models if you can afford them. Entry-level prices are low, but options can add up, excellent safety ratings, 4-cylinder turbocharged engines, seating for 5 is tight. Optional high mpg diesel engine, comfortable ride, good interior. The choice between the 2019 Chevy Cruze and Volkswagen Jetta comes down to a couple basic factors. If you鈥檙e more interested in performance, and even prefer to shift your own gears, the Jetta鈥檚 the way to go. If you鈥檙e more interested in fuel economy and your focus is on a more comfortable ride, the Cruze is the pick. The Jetta is somewhat better equipped in base trim, but we recommend a higher-level model for both.
With these out of the way, we can remove the rear threshold. To remove the rear threshold, there are two fasteners we'll need to remove first. We'll unscrew the plastic caps and then remove the threshold by gently pulling up on the rear threshold, releasing the fasteners underneath. Now, with that out of the way, we'll move to the driver's side, where we can open up the interior cargo panel on the driver's side. Today on our 2010 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen, we'll be installing the upgraded Circuit Protector Modulite with a 4-pole Harness and a Hardwire Kit from Tow Ready, Part Number 119176 KIT. First, we need to remove the interior trim panels behind the driver's side tail light assembly. We'll use the cargo door and then into your trim carpeting flap that we can pull back to access the manufacturer's wiring on the driver's side. Then using our test slide provided with our install kit, we can identify the running, brake and touring signal circuits. To use this tester, we'll take the ground clamp and attach it to a vehicle or body ground and then back probe the manufacturer's wire connector to test the tail light circuit.
As you can see the light on the tester will light up when there's electrical current present. All right today on this 2010 Volkswagen Jetta, we're going to do a test fit of part number TH9029 from Thule, the Vertex 4 Bicycle Rack. A few things about this bike rack that it is designed for inch and a quarter receiver hitches both class one and class two. However, if you're using a class one receiver hitch like we are today, you're limited to carrying just two bicycles. This will also work with two-inch receiver hitches with the included spacer. Well start off our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch, and then we'll go ahead tighten down the anti-rattle bolt. Then we'll go ahead and get a couple of clearance measurements. A30901 from Sport Rack. Today were working on a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen. 56146kit. For the easy installation we've going to have removed the spare tire, now we need to remove the threshold so we can start gaining access to the tail light wiring behind the tail lights. To remove the threshold we've got a couple of fasteners that has been taken out first.
Today on this 2010 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagon, we'll be installing a Thule Crossroads Roof Rack System. We already have our crossbar assemblies put together so we're ready to mount them up on the factory rate side rails. First, we're going to set the front crossbar into position. We're going to make sure that the bar is overhanging the feet evenly on both sides of the rack. Today on this 2010 Volkswagen Jetta Sports Wagon, we are going to do a test with the part number TH990XT Thule Double Track Platform Bike Rack. This carrier will work on an inch and a quarter receiver hitches and also with two inch receiver hitches. In this instance well be working with the class two hitch. This rack will also work on class one hitches. Well go ahead and start installing the bike rack onto the hitch. With the anti radial bolt installed we will go ahead and add a lock and lock it in place.
