Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure
Note: If the location of the original plug weld holes can not be determined, space the braze holes every 40 mm (1½ in).
- Create 5 x 18 mm (4/16 x 11/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing 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.
- 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 ...
Tail Lamp Pocket Replacement (MAG-Welding)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Other materials:
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination
of fuses and circuit breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of damage caused
by electrical problems.
To check a fuse, look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse.
If the band is broken or melted, repla ...
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the
Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Collision Sectioning 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 Dis ...
License Plate Lamp
To replace the license plate lamp bulb:
1. Remove the two screws from the license plate lamp assembly.
2. Turn and pull the license plate lamp assembly down.
3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull straight out of the lamp assembly.
4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of ...
