Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
- Apply structural adhesive to the attaching flanges.
- Position the body side outer lower panel on the vehicle
- Verify the fit of the body side outer lower panel.
- Clamp the body side outer lower panel into position.
- Spot 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 Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section.
Disable the SIR Syst ...
Rear Compartment Floor Panel Sectioning (MAG-Welding)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Other materials:
Exit Lighting
The headlamps, taillamps, parking lamps, back-up lamps, and license plate lamps
come on at night, or in areas with limited lighting, when the key is removed from
the ignition.
The dome lamps also come on when the key is removed from the ignition. The exterior
lights and dome lamps remain on a ...
Front Side Door Check Replacement
Prliminary Procedure
Remove front side door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim
Replacement
Remove the front side door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door
Water Deflector Replacement
Front Side Door Check Link Bolt
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the ...
Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
Special Tools
GE-45037 A/C Oil Injector
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
Warning: To prevent personal injury, avoid breathing A/C Refrigerant
and lubricant vapor or mist. Work in a well ventilated area. To
remove refrigerant from the A ...
