Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the tail lamps. Refer to Tail Lamp Replacement.
- Rear Bumper Fascia Retainer (Qty: 2)
- Rear Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (Qty: 6) Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten 2.5 N·m (23 lb in)
- Rear Bumper Fascia
Procedure
- Pull the rear bumper fascia rearwards at the front edge to load the three clips on the inboard fascia guides (under the tail lamp position)
- Release the clips with an suitable tool
- Continue to pull the rear bumper fascia rearwards until the outer edges pop outboard.
- Disconnect any electrical connectors as needed
- Remove the rear bumper fascia.
- Transfer parts as needed.
Front Bumper Fascia Guide Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.
Front Bumper Fascia Guide Rivet (Qty: 2)
Headlamp Bolt
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution ...
Rear Bumper Fascia Guide Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement.
Rear Bumper Fascia Guide Rivet (Qty: 4)
Special Tools
BO-594-A Hand Rivet Tongs
For equivale ...
Other materials:
Rear Compartment Lid Emblem/Nameplate Replacement (LT or LTZ)
Rear Compartment Lid Emblem Assembly
Caution: Refer to Exterior Trim Emblem Removal Caution in the
Preface section.
Procedure
The part and surface should be 21°C (70°F) prior to installation. The
vehicle should remain 21°C (70°F) for
one hour after assembly to allow adhesive to deve ...
Installation Procedure
Align the rear compartment floor panel.
Drill 4 mm (3/16 in) for rivets along the edges of the rear compartment
floor were you cant apply a resistance spot welder.
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for
spot welding and riveting.
Apply structural adhesive to all a ...
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
This vehicle has advanced technology frontal airbags. Frontal airbags are designed
to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes to help reduce
the potential for severe injuries, mainly to the driver's or front outboard passenger's
head and chest.
However, they are ...