Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure

Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual / Body repair / Collision Repair / Rear Wheelhouse Panel Replacement (MIG-Brazing) / Installation Procedure

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).

Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.

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

Braze 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 ...

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:

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 ...

Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement
Preliminary Procedures Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Remove the front floor console assembly. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement. Remove the radio assembly. Refer to Radio Replacement. Remove the driver information display bezel. Refer ...

Front Suspension
Specifications Front Suspension Components Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Front Stabilizer Shaft Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Rear Insulator Front Stabilizer Shaft Link Front Suspension Strut Insulator Assembly Front Spring Shock Absorber Assembly Front Whe ...