Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Rear Compartment Lid Adjustment
Rear Compartment Lid
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Procedure
- Loosen the rear compartment lid hinge bolt (Qty: 4) to adjust the rear compartment lid.
- Adjust the rear compartment lid in order to obtain an even gap between the rear compartment lid and the quarter outer panel, the rear fog lamp and the rear bumper fascia and so that the rear compartment lid is flush with the quarter outer panel, the rear fog lamp and the rear bumper fascia.
Adjustment
- Rear compartment lid to quarter outer panel (a) 3.0 mm ± 0.75 mm (0.12 in ± 0.03 in)
- Tail lamp to rear fog lamp (b) 4.0 mm ± 1.5 mm (0.16 in ± 0.06 in)
- Rear compartment lid to rear bumper fascia (c) 5.5 mm ± 1.5 mm (0.22 in ± 0.06 in)
Tighten 9 N·m (80 lb in)
Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia
Replacement.
Remove the radiator grille support reinforcement. Refer to Radiator
Grille Reinfor ...
Rear Compartment Lid Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the rear compartment lid inner panel trim. Refer to Rear Compartment
Lid Inner Panel Trim Replacement.
Rear Compartment Lid Hinge Bolt (Qty: 4)
Caution: Refer ...
Other materials:
Installation Procedure
Cut the roof front header 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 of ...
Rear Compartment Lid Emblem/Nameplate Replacement (Rear Emblem)
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 ...
Tracing Powder or Chalk Test
Clean the weatherstrips and the contact surfaces with cleaning solvent.
Apply powder or chalk in an unbroken line to the contact surface of the
weatherstrip surrounding the perimeter of the suspected
areas.
Close the panel completely without slamming the panel. Closing the panel
comple ...
