Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure
- 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.
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
- Position the rear compartment floor panel on the vehicle.
- Verify the fit of the rear compartment floor panel.
- Clamp the rear compartment floor panel into position.
- Plug weld accordingly.
- 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.
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
- Position the floor panel rear reinforcement, the spare wheel carrier bracket and the rear wheelhouse panel rear brace on the vehicle.
- Verify the fit of the floor panel rear reinforcement, the spare wheel carrier bracket and the rear wheelhouse panel rear brace.
- Plug weld accordingly.
- Weld accordingly the weld studs as noted.
- 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 (MIG-Brazing)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Other materials:
Front Side Door Wiring Harness Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front side door inner panel trim. Refer to Front Side Door Trim
Replacement.
Front Side Door Wiring Harness
Warning: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be
in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical
loads must be OFF before ...
Washer Fluid
What to Use
When windshield washer fluid is needed, be sure to read the manufacturer's instructions
before use. If operating the vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below
freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing.
Adding Washer Fluid
Open the ca ...
Fuel Additives
To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are now required to
contain additives that help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming,
allowing the emission control system to work properly. In most cases, nothing should
have to be added to the fuel.
However, some gas ...
