Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Front Wheelhouse Panel Rear Reinforcement Replacement (MAG-Welding)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the regional mandatory joining methods are allowed.
Installation Procedure
Remove the front wheelhouse rear panel brace (1) from service panel.
Create 6 x 20 mm (4/16 x 12/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing along the edges
of the front wheelhouse (1).
Clean a ...
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 ...
Other materials:
General Plastic Repair
Warning: In order to reduce the risk of personal injury when exposed
to toxic fumes while grinding, cutting, or applying repair material on
any type of sheet molded compound or RIM rigid plastic, observe the following
guidelines:
Work in a properly ventilated area
Apply protective cream t ...
Rear Bumper Impact Bar Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement.
Rear Bumper Energy Absorber Nut (Qty: 6)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten
40 N·m (30 lb ft)
Rear Bumper Impact Bar
Special Tools and Equipment
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Installation Procedure
Apply structural adhesive on the flanges of the rear side door inner
panel where the rear side door outer panel bears on.
Align the rear side door outer panel.
Verify the fit of the rear side door outer panel.
Clamp the rear side door outer panel
into position.
Pre-fla ...
