Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure

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

Note: If the location of the original plug weld holes can not be

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

Create 5 x 18 mm (4/16 x 11/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing along the edges of the rear floor panel filler as noted from the original panel.
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.

Position the rear floor panel filler on the vehicle.
Verify the fit of the rear floor panel filler.
Clamp the rear floor panel filler 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 ...

Tail Lamp Pocket Replacement (MAG-Welding)

Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...

Other materials:

Lamp Messages
AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL ON This message is displayed when the automatic light control has been turned on. AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL OFF This message is displayed when the automatic light control has been turned off. XXX TURN INDICATOR FAILURE When one of the turn signals is out, this message disp ...

Removal Procedure
Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection. Remove all related panels and components. Visually inspect the damage. Repair as much of the damage as possible. Remove the ...

Front Side Door Window Weatherstrip Replacement
Preliminary Procedure Remove the outside rearview mirror. Refer to Outside Rearview Mirror Replacement. Remove the front side door window frame rear cover. Refer to Front Side Door Window Frame Rear Cover Replacement. Front Side Door Window Weatherstrip Procedure Pull the ...