Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Plastic Panel Information and Repair

Rail Dust Damage Repair

Warning: Refer to Eye Protection Warning in the Preface section. Note: If rail dust has penetrated into the basecoat, the panel requires refinishing. Ensure all the rail dust has been removed prior ...

General Plastic Repair

Warning: In order to reduce the risk of personal injury when exposed to toxic fumes while grinding, cutting, or applying repair material on any type of sheet molded compound or RIM rigid plastic, o ...

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Installation Procedure
Apply structural adhesive on the flanges of the rear side door inner panel where the rear side door outer panel bears on. Align the rear side door outer panel. Verify the fit of the rear side door outer panel. Clamp the rear side door outer  panel into position. Pre-fla ...

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicator
Warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning lights and gauges could prevent injury. Warning lights come on when there could be a problem with a vehicle function. Some ...

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 rear floor panel filler as noted  from the original panel. Clean and prepare the atta ...