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.
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 ...
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Other materials:
Engine Overheating
There is an engine coolant temperature gauge on the vehicle instrument cluster
to warn of engine overheating.
If the decision is made not to lift the hood when this warning appears, get service
help right away.
If the decision is made to lift the hood, make sure the vehicle is parked on
a le ...
Starting the Engine
Place the transmission in the proper gear.
Notice: If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change
the way the engine operates. Any resulting damage would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Automatic Transmission
Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). The engine wi ...
Tail Lamp Replacement
Preliminary Procedures
Open and support the rear compartment
lid.
Remove the body side trim panel replacement in order to expose the tail
lamp pocket nuts. Refer to Body Side Trim Panel
Replacement - Left Side.
Tail Lamp Bolt (Qty: 2)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caut ...