Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure
- Create 8 24 mm (5/16 x 15/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing along the edges of the underbody rear side rail reinforcement as noted from the original panel.
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for brazing.
- 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.
- 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 ...
Rear Floor Panel Filler Replacement (MAG-Welding)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Other materials:
Cigarette Lighter
For vehicles with a cigarette lighter, it is on the center floor console near
the shift lever.
To activate the cigarette lighter, push it into the heating element and let go.
When the lighter is ready it will pop back out.
Notice: Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating does not
l ...
Overlap/Backing Plate Sectioning (Welding)
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in
the Preface section.
Fit the service panel to the vehicle to ensure a proper fit.
Measure and mark a line at the sail panel 120 mm (4 3/4 in) from the
back glass opening and 70 mm (2 3/4 in) rearward from the ...
Installation Procedure
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the tail lamp
pocket as noted from the original panel.
Note:
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
Position the tail lamp pocket on the vehicle.
Verify the fit of the tail lamp pocket.
Clamp ...
