Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure
- Align the rear compartment floor panel.
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the rear compartment floor panel as noted from the original panel.
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
- Position the rear compartment floor panel on the vehicle.
- Verify the fit of the rear compartment floor panel.
- Clamp the rear compartment floor panel into position.
- Plug weld accordingly.
- Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the floor panel rear reinforcement, the spare wheel carrier bracket and the rear wheelhouse panel rear brace as noted from the original panel.
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
- Position the floor panel rear reinforcement, the spare wheel carrier bracket and the rear wheelhouse panel rear brace on the vehicle.
- Verify the fit of the floor panel rear reinforcement, the spare wheel carrier bracket and the rear wheelhouse panel rear brace.
- Plug weld accordingly.
- Weld accordingly the weld studs as noted.
- 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 (MIG-Brazing)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Other materials:
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls)
For information about how to navigate the menu system using the infotainment
controls.
Pairing
A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be paired to the Bluetooth system and then
connected to the vehicle before it can be used. See your cell phone manufacturer's
user guide for Bluetooth functi ...
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (With Sunroof)
Warning: Do not attempt to repair or alter the head impact
energy-absorbing material glued to the headliner or to the garnish
trims. If the material is damaged, replace the headliner and/or the garnish
trim. Failure to do so could result in personal injury.
Caution: If a vehicle is equip ...
Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems
Warning: Exposure to isocyanates during paint preparation and
application processes can cause severe breathing problems. Read and
follow all of the instructions from the manufacturers of painting materials,
equipment, and protective gear.
All paint finish repairs of rigid exterior surfaces mus ...
