Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure
Note: If the location of the original plug weld holes can not be determined, space the plug weld holes every 40 mm (1½ in).
- Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the body rear end panel as noted from the original panel.
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
- Position the body rear end panel on the vehicle.
- Verify the fit of the body rear end panel.
- Clamp the body rear end panel into position.
- Plug 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 ...
Body Rear End Panel Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Other materials:
Rear Spring Replacement
Removal Procedure
Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the
Vehicle.
Support the rear axle with a tall jack stand near the shock absorber.
Remove the lower shock bolt. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement.
Using the tall jack stands, slowly lower the rear a ...
Tire Chains
WARNING
Do not use tire chains. There is not enough clearance. Tire chains used on
a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes,
suspension, or other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the tire chains could cause
loss of control and a crash. Use another type ...
Front Bumper Fascia Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front bumper fascia opening cover. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia
Opening Lower Cover Replacement.
Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (Qty: 8)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten
2.5 N·m(23 lb in)
Front Bumper Fascia Bolt (Q ...
