Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure

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

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

Position the body rear end panel on the vehicle.
Verify the fit of the body rear end panel.
Clamp the body rear end panel into position.

Spot weld accordingly as noted from the original part.
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 Bumper Impact Bar Stud Plate Replacement (MAG-Welding)

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

Other materials:

Front Side Door Upper Hinge and Lower Hinge Replacement
Preliminary Procedure Remove the front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement. Remove the front fender insulator. Refer to Front Fender Insulator Replacement. Remove the front side door. Refer to Front Side Door Replacement. Front Side Door Hinge Bolt ( ...

Brake Fluid
The brake/clutch master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid as indicated on the reservoir cap. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down: • The brake fluid level goes down because of normal brake lining wear. When new linings are in ...

Bumpers and Fascias
Specifications Front Bumper Energy Absorber Replacement Preliminary Procedure Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement. Front Bumper Energy Absorber Procedure Unclip from front bumper fascia. ...