Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure

Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual / Body repair / Collision Repair / Tail Lamp Pocket Replacement (MAG-Welding) / 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 the tail lamp pocket 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 ...

Tail Lamp Pocket Replacement (MIG-Brazing)

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

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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 ...

Traction Control System (TCS)
The traction control system limits wheel spin. The system is on when the vehicle is started. • To turn off traction control, press and release on the center console. illuminates in the instrument cluster. • Press and release again to turn traction control back on. ...