Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: 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 attaching surfaces for welding.
- Position the body side outer lower panel on the vehicle.
- Verify the fit of the body side outer lower panel.
- Clamp the body side outer lower panel into position.
- Plug weld accordingly.
- 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.
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section.
Disable the SIR Syst ...
Body Side Outer Lower Panel Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Other materials:
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the
Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Collision Sectioning Warning in the Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section.
Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Dis ...
Rear Bumper Fascia Guide Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement.
Rear Bumper Fascia Guide Rivet (Qty: 4)
Special Tools
BO-594-A Hand Rivet Tongs
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Rear Bumper Fascia Guide
Rear Bumper Fascia Inner ...
Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement (Electronic Power Steering)
Special Tools
CH-6247 Removal and Installation Tool for the Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the
Vehicle.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to ...
