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:
Satellite Radio
Vehicles with a SiriusXM® satellite radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM satellite
radio subscription can receive SiriusXM programming.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service
SiriusXM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United States
and 10 Canadian provinces.
SiriusXM satellite rad ...
Additional Maintenance and Care
Your vehicle is an important investment and caring for it properly may help to
avoid future costly repairs. To maintain vehicle performance, additional maintenance
services may be required. It is recommended that your dealer perform these services
— their trained dealer technicians know your v ...
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
These vehicle accessories may be used for up to 10 minutes after the engine is
turned off:
• Audio System
• Power Windows
• Sunroof
The power windows and sunroof will continue to work for up to 10 minutes or until
any door is opened. The radio will work when the key is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCE ...
