Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure

Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual / Body repair / Collision Repair / Body Side Outer Lower Panel Replacement (MIG-Brazing) / Installation Procedure

Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
Apply structural adhesive to the attaching flanges.

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.

Spot 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 ...

Rear Compartment Floor Panel Sectioning (MAG-Welding)

Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...

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Installation Procedure
Create 5 x 18 mm (4/16 x 11/16 in) slots for MIG-Brazing along the edges of the front wheelhouse panel rear reinforcement as noted from the original panel. Create a 5 x 18 mm (4/16 x 11/16 in) slot for MIG-Brazing where front wheelhouse front panel and front wheelhouse panel ...

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 ...

Floor Air Outlet Replacement
Removal Procedure Remove the instrument panel assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement. Remove the instrument panel wiring harness (2) from the instrument panel tie bar (1). Disconnect the electrical connectors. Remove the instrument panel tie bar ...