Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure

Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual / Body repair / Collision Repair / Rear Wheelhouse Panel Replacement (MIG-Brazing) / Installation Procedure

Create 6 x 20 mm (4/16 x 12/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing along the edges of the rear inner wheelhouse as noted from the original panel.

Note: If the location of the original plug weld holes can not be determined, space the slots every 40 mm (1½ in).

Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.

Position the rear inner wheelhouse on the vehicle.
Verify the fit of the rear inner wheelhouse.
Clamp the rear inner wheelhouse into position.

Braze 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 ...

Quarter Outer Panel Sectioning (MAG-Welding)

Special Tools BO-6396 Bonding Pliers BO-6392 Flanging Tool Kit For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the regional ma ...

Other materials:

Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
WARNING Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. Never run the engine in an enclosed area that has ...

Installation Procedure
Align the body side outer panel reinforcement. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding. Position the body side outer panel reinforcement on the vehicle. Verify the fit of the body side outer panel reinforcement. Clamp the body side outer panel reinforcement ...

Rear Side Door Replacement
Preliminary Procedure Remove the rear side door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Replacement. Rear Side Door Check Link Bolt Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section. Procedure Remove the water deflector Disconnect the door electrical connector. Suppo ...