Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure
- Align the rear compartment floor panel.
- Drill 4 mm (3/16 in) for rivets along the edges of the rear compartment floor were you cant apply a resistance spot welder.
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for spot welding and riveting.
- Apply structural adhesive to all attaching surfaces.
- 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.
- Rivet the rear compartment floor panel.
- Spot weld accordingly.
- Create 5 x 18 mm (4/16 x 11/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing 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 brazing.
- 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.
- Braze 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 Wheelhouse Panel Replacement (MAG-Welding)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Other materials:
Thread Inserts
General Purpose Thread Repair Kits.
These kits are available commercially.
Repair Procedure
Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning in the Preface section.
Note: Refer to the thread repair kit manufacturer's instructions
regarding the size of the drill and tap to use. Avoid any buildup ...
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
The tire sealant and compressor kit is located in the trunk, under the load floor,
behind an access panel.
To remove the kit:
1. Open the trunk.
2. Turn the left knob counterclockwise and the right knob clockwise, 90 degrees,
at the same time. Then pull the access panel rearward and up to r ...
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
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