Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure

Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual / Body repair / Collision Repair / Rear Floor Panel Filler Replacement (MAG-Welding) / Installation Procedure

Note: If the location of the original plug weld holes can not be

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 rear floor panel filler as noted from the original panel.
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.

Position the rear floor panel filler on the vehicle.
Verify the fit of the rear floor panel filler.
Clamp the rear floor panel filler 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 ...

Rear Floor Panel Filler Replacement (MIG-Brazing)

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

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Vehicle Access
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Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout ...

Front Side Door Adjustment
Preliminary Procedure Remove the front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement. Front Side Door Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section. Procedure Loosen the front side door hinge bolt (Qty: 4) to adjust the front side door. Adjust the ...