Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure

1. Align the rear compartment floor panel.

Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the rear compartment floor panel as noted from the original panel.

3. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
4. Position the rear compartment floor panel on the vehicle.
5. Verify the fit of the rear compartment floor panel.
6. Clamp the rear compartment floor panel into position.

7. Plug weld accordingly.

8. Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the floor panel rear reinforcement, the spare wheel carrier bracket and the rear wheelhouse panel rear brace as noted from the original panel.
9. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
10. Position the floor panel rear reinforcement, the spare wheel carrier bracket and the rear wheelhouse panel rear brace on the vehicle.
11. Verify the fit of the floor panel rear reinforcement, the spare wheel carrier bracket and the rear wheelhouse panel rear brace.

12. Plug weld accordingly.
13. Weld accordingly the weld studs as noted.
14. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair.
15. Paint the repaired area. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems.
16. Install all related panels and components
17. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
18. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.