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:
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
1. Parking/Turn Signal Lamp
2. High-Beam Headlamp/ Low-Beam Headlamp and DRL
High-Beam Headlamp/ Low-Beam Headlamp and DRL
1. Open the hood
2. For the driver side bulb, remove the windshield washer bottle filler neck by
firmly pulling it straight up and out of the bottle.
3. Remove the co ...
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 Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section.
Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Dis ...
Fog Lamp Aiming
Preparation Procedure
Important: Horizontal aim is not adjustable on this vehicle.
Vertical aim is done by an adjusting nut located on the rear of the fog lamp.
Prior to aiming the fog lamps, perform the following steps:
Completely assemble all of the components on the vehicle.
Place the ...
