Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure
- Create 8 24 mm (5/16 x 15/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing along the edges of the underbody rear side rail reinforcement as noted from the original panel.
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for brazing.
- Position the underbody rear side rail reinforcement on the vehicle.
- Verify the fit of the underbody rear side rail reinforcement.
- Clamp the underbody rear side rail reinforcement 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 ...
Rear Floor Panel Filler Replacement (MAG-Welding)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Other materials:
Installation Procedure
Cut the quarter outer panel in corresponding locations to fit the
remaining original panel. The sectioning joint should be trimmed to
allow a gap of one-and-one-half-times the metal thickness at the sectioning
joint.
Create a 50 mm (2 in) backing plate from the unused portion
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Vehicle Access
Specifications
Door Lock/Indicator Schematics
Door Control Module Schematics
Release Systems Schematics
Fuel Tank Filler Door Lock Actuator Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the fuel tank filler housing. Refer to Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Housing ...
Installation Procedure
Cut the rocker outer panel in corresponding locations to fit the
remaining original panel. The sectioning joint should be trimmed to
allow a gap of one-and-one-half-times the metal thickness at the sectioning
joint.
Create 50 mm (2 in) backing plates from the unused portion of the
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