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Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure

  1. Create 6 x 20 mm (4/16 x 12/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing along the edges of the rear inner wheelhouse as noted from the original panel.

Note: If the location of the original plug weld holes can not be determined, space the slots every 40 mm (1½ in).

  1. Clean and prepare the attaching  surfaces for welding.

  1. Position the rear inner wheelhouse on the vehicle.
  2. Verify the fit of the rear inner wheelhouse.
  3. Clamp the rear inner wheelhouse into position.

  1. Braze accordingly.
  2. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair.
  3. Paint the repaired area. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems.
  4. Install all related panels and components.
  5. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  6. 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 ...

Quarter Outer Panel Sectioning (MAG-Welding)
Special Tools BO-6396 Bonding Pliers BO-6392 Flanging Tool Kit For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the regional ma ...

Other materials:

Wheel Stud Replacement
Special Tools CH-43631 Ball Joint Remover For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Removal Procedure Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting  and Jacking the Vehicle. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installati ...

Tire Changing
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools   To access the spare tire and tools: 1. Retainer Nut. 2. Tool Bag Tether. 3. Tool Bag. 4. Spare Tire. 1. Open the trunk. 2. Lift the load floor. 3. Turn the retainer nut (1) counterclockwise to remove it. Then remove the tool bag tether (2) from th ...

Ashtrays
For vehicles with a removable ashtray, the ashtray can be placed into the front console cupholders. To open the ashtray, lift the lid of the ashtray. After using, close the lid. To empty the ashtray for cleaning, slightly turn the upper part of the ashtray counterclockwise and remove it. Noti ...

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