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Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure

  1. Remove rear end upper panel extension (1) from service part.

    Cut

  1. Cut the body side inner panel in corresponding locations to fit the remaining original panel. The sectioning joint should be trimmed to allow a gap of one-and-one-half-times the metal thickness at the sectioning joint.
  2. Create a 50 mm (2 in) backing plate from the unused portion of the service part.
  3. Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) along the sectioning cut on the remaining original part. Locate these holes 13 mm (1/2 in) from the edge of part and spaced 40 mm (1 1/2 in) apart.
  4. Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary.
  5. Fit the backing plates halfway into the sectioning joints, clamp in place and plug weld to the vehicle.
  6. Align the body side inner panel.

  1. Drill 8 mm (5/1 in) for plug welding along the edges of the body side inner panel as noted   from the original panel.
  2. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.

  1. Position the body side inner panel.
  2. Verify the fit of the panel.
  3. Clamp the body side inner panel into position.

  1. Plug weld accordingly.
  2. To create a solid weld with minimum heat distortion, make 25 mm (1 in) stitch welds along the seam with 25 mm (1 in) gaps between them. Then go back and complete the stitch weld.

  1. Cut the body lock pillar upper reinforcement in corresponding locations to fit the remaining original panel. The sectioning joint should be trimmed to allow a gap of one-and-one-half-times the metal thickness at the sectioning joint.
  2. Create a 50 mm (2 in) backing plate from the unused portion   of the service part.
  3. Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) along the sectioning cut on the remaining original part. Locate these holes 13 mm (1/2 in) from the edge of part and spaced 40 mm (1 1/2 in) apart.
  4. Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary.
  5. Fit the backing plates halfway into the sectioning joints, clamp in place and plug weld to the vehicle.
  6. Align the body lock pillar upper reinforcement.

  1. Drill 8 mm (5/1 in) for plug welding along the edges of the body lock pillar upper reinforcement as noted from the original panel.
  2. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.

  1. Position the body lock pillar upper reinforcement.
  2. Verify the fit of the panel.
  3. Clamp the body lock pillar upper reinforcement into position.

  1. Plug weld accordingly.
  2. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair.
  3. Paint the repaired area. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems.
  4. Install all related panels and components
  5. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  6. 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 Inner Panel Sectioning (MIG-Brazing)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...

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Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement
Preliminary Procedure Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling. Windshield Garnish Molding Assembly Procedure Loosen  tether clip and steel clips. Disconnect electrical connector. The tether clip at the upper portion of the garnish molding MUST be repla ...

Trademarks and License Agreements
FCC Information See “Radio Frequency Statement” in the owner manual for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and with Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. “Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been ...

Driver Information Center (DIC)
The DIC display is in the center of the instrument cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems. The controls for the DIC are on the turn signal lever. 1. SET/CLR: Press to set, or press and hold to clear, the menu item displayed. 2. / : Use the thumbwheel to scroll through the it ...

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