Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure
Note: If the location of the original plug weld holes can not be determined, space the plug weld holes every 40 mm (1½ in).
- Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the underbody rear side rail reinforcement as noted from the original panel.
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
- Position the underbody rear side rail reinforcement on the vehicle.
- Verify the fit of the underbody rear side rail reinforcement.
- Clamp the underbody rear side rail reinforcement into position.
- Plug weld 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 ...
Underbody Rear Side Rail Reinforcement Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Other materials:
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 System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Bat ...
Object Detection System Messages
PARK ASSIST OFF
This message displays when the park assist system has been turned off or when
there is a temporary condition causing the system to be disabled.
SERVICE PARK ASSIST
This message displays if there is a problem with the Ultrasonic Rear Parking
Assist (URPA) system. Do not use thi ...
When It Is Time for New Tires
Factors such as maintenance, temperatures, driving speeds, vehicle loading, and
road conditions affect the wear rate of the tires.
Treadwear indicators are one way to tell when it is time for new tires.
Treadwear indicators appear when the tires have only 1.6mm (1/16 in) or less
of tread rem ...
