Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
- Position the roof rear header panel (1) on the vehicle.
- Verify the fit of the panel.
- Clamp the roof rear header panel into position.
- Spot weld accordingly as noted from the original panel.
- Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair.
- Paint the repaired area. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems.
- Install all related panels and components.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the
Preface section.
Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
Disconnect the negative battery cab ...
Rocker Inner Panel Replacement (MAG-Welding)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Other materials:
Hood Hold-Open Rod Replacement
Warning: Refer to Hood Hold-Open Device Warning in the Preface section.
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the radiator grille reinforcement support. Refer to Radiator Grille
Reinforcement Support Replacement.
Hood Hold Open Rod Pivot (Qty: 2)
Hood Hold Open Rod
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Floor Carpet Drying
If the carpet or the pad or insulator is wet, use the following criteria for
drying or for replacing the components:
For a 1-piece carpet assembly bonded to a cotton or a fiber padding,
replace the entire assembly
For a 2-piece carpet assembly with a cotton or a fiber padding, replace
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Rear Suspension Description and Operation
This vehicle has a semi-independent twist-beam rear suspension system
consisting of the following components:
An axle with integral trailing arms
AV shaped twisting cross beam
Two coil springs
Two shock absorbers
Axle Assembly
The axle assembly (1) attaches to the underbody throu ...
