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Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure

  1. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
  2. Apply structural adhesive to the attaching flanges.

  1. Position the body side outer lower panel on the vehicle
  2. Verify the fit of the body side outer lower panel.
  3. Clamp the body side outer lower panel into position.

  1. Spot 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 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. ...

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Installation Procedure
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the rear bumper impact bar stud plate as noted from the original panel. Note: If the location of the original plug weld holes can not be determined, space the plug weld holes every 40 mm (1½ in). Clean and prepare the ...

Installation Procedure
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-flanging the flange with BO-6396 pliers and BO-6392 tool kit . Continue to hammer in stages along the hem flanges. App ...

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 and prepare the attaching surfaces for brazing. Note: In MIG-brazing areas 50 mm (2 in) must b ...

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