Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure
- Align the body side outer panel reinforcement.
- Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the body side outer panel reinforcement as noted from the original panel.
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
- Position the body side outer panel reinforcement on the vehicle.
- Verify the fit of the body side outer panel reinforcement.
- Clamp the body side outer panel reinforcement 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.
Warning: Refer to Collision Sectioning Warning in the Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Glass and She ...
Body Side Outer Panel Reinforcement Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Other materials:
Front Bumper Fascia Guide Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.
Front Bumper Fascia Guide Rivet (Qty: 2)
Headlamp Bolt
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten
2.5 N·m (23 lb in)
Front Bumper Fascia Guide
Front Bumper ...
Exterior Windnoise
Warning: Refer to Assistant Driving Warning in the Preface section.
Exterior windnoise is louder when the vehicle is driven with one or more
windows down. Exterior windnoise occurs when air passes over
the body panels, the seams, or the openings. Use the following items during the
test drive i ...
Paint Gauges
Paint thickness gauge. measure the total thickness of the vehicle finish. It
is important to accurately measure the thickness of the finish on
each vehicle as the thickness of the finish will vary on each vehicle. Use a
paint gauge before the sanding process in order to accurately
measure how ...
