Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure

Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual / Body repair / Collision Repair / Roof Rear Header Panel Replacement (MIG-Brazing) / 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:

Front Side Door Window Regulator Motor Replacement
Preliminary Procedure Remove the front side door window regulator. Refer to Front Side Door Window Regulator Replacement. Front Side Door Window Regulator Motor Screw (Qty: 3) Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section. Tighten 9 N·m (80 lb in) Front Side Door Wind ...

Instrument Panel Accessory Bezel Replacement
Preliminary Procedure Remove transmission control cover. Refer to Automatic or Manual Transmission Control Lever Trim Cover Replacement. Instrument Panel Accessory Bezel Screw (Qty: 4) Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section. Tighten 2.5 N·m (23 lb in). Instrume ...

Installation Procedure
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the tail lamp pocket as noted from the original panel. Note: Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding. Position the tail lamp pocket on the vehicle. Verify the fit of the tail lamp pocket. Clamp ...