Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Body Rear End Panel Replacement (MIG-Brazing)

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 th ...

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 Syst ...

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Hood Adjustment
Hood Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section. Procedure Loosen the hood hinge reinforcement nuts (Qty: 4). Adjust the hood in order to obtain an even gap on both sides between the hood and the fenders, the headlamps and the front bumper fascia and so that the hood ...

Installation Procedure
Cut the front hinge pillar body 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 ...

Front Side Door Window Weatherstrip Replacement
Preliminary Procedure Remove the outside rearview mirror. Refer to Outside  Rearview Mirror Replacement. Remove the front side door window frame rear cover. Refer to Front Side Door Window Frame Rear Cover Replacement. Front Side Door Window Weatherstrip Procedure Pull the ...