Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Rear Wheelhouse Panel Replacement (MAG-Welding)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the regional mandatory joining methods are allowed.
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 ...
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 System. ...
Other materials:
Installation Procedure
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the service
panel as noted from the original panel.
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
Position the roof rear header (1) panel on the vehicle.
Verify the fit of the panel.
Clamp the roof rear header ...
Service
This vehicle may have the new environmentally friendly refrigerant, R1234yf.
This refrigerant has a significantly reduced global warming impact on the environment,
compared to the traditional automotive refrigerant, R-134a. All vehicles have a
label underhood that identifies the refrigerant us ...
Rear Spring Replacement
Removal Procedure
Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the
Vehicle.
Support the rear axle with a tall jack stand near the shock absorber.
Remove the lower shock bolt. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement.
Using the tall jack stands, slowly lower the rear a ...
