Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Waterleaks

Symptoms - Squeaks and Rattles

Table 1: Rattle Coming From the Side Rail Table 2: Rattle Under Vehicle at Higher RPM Table 3: Thump From Rear of Vehicle on Bumps Table 4: Glass Knock Coming From the Rear of the Vehicle When Driv ...

Waterleak Test Preparation

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Installation Procedure
Cut the front compartment upper side rail 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 ...

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 th ...

Installation Procedure
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the body side outer lower panel as noted from the original panel. Note: If the location of the original plug weld holes can not be determined, space the plug weld holes every 40 mm (1½ in). Clean and prepare the attac ...