Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure

Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual / Body systems / Fixed and Movable Windows / Rear Window Replacement / Installation Procedure

Remove all mounds or loose pieces of urethane adhesive from the pinch-weld area.
Inspect for any of the following problems in order to help prevent future breakage of the window:

High weld
Solder spots
Hardened sealer
Any other obstruction or irregularity in the pinch-weld flange

After repairing the opening as indicated, perform the following steps:

Remove all traces of broken glass from the outer cowl panel, seats and floor.

Apply adhesive bead (1).

Cut into the tip of the cartridge in such a way that a bead of adhesive approx. 13 mm (0.511 in) thick is produced.

Insert rear window.

Place the rear window at the upper area and lower down.
Insert rear window with BO-641 holder .
Second mechanic required.

Secure windshield in position with fabric tape.
Clean any excess urethane adhesive from the body.
Use a soft spray of warm water in order to immediately water test the window.
Inspect the window for leaks.
If any leaks are found, use a plastic paddle in order to apply extra urethane adhesive at the leak point.
Retest the window for leaks.
Maintain the following conditions in order to properly cure the urethane adhesive:

Partially lower a door window in order to prevent pressure buildups when closing doors before the urethane adhesive cures.
Do not drive the vehicle until the urethane adhesive is cured. Refer to the above curing times.
Do not use compressed air in order to dry the urethane adhesive.

Connect the electrical connectors from the rear window defogger bus bars.
Connect the rear window radio antenna connector.
Install quarter window garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement
Connect battery.

Front Side Door Window Switch Replacement - Right Side

Front Side Door Window Switch Bezel

Refer to Front Side Door Window Switch Bezel Replacement.

Front Side Door Window Switch Assembly

Procedure

Disconnect electrical connector.

Front Side Door Window Switch Replacement - Left Side

Front Side Door Window Switch Bezel

Refer to Front Side Door Window Switch Bezel Replacement.

Front and Rear Side Door Window Switch Assembly

Procedure

Disconnect electrical connector

Rear Side Door Window Switch Replacement

Rear Side Door Window Switch Bezel

Refer to Rear Side Door Window Switch Bezel Replacement.

Rear Side Door Window Switch Assembly

Procedure

Disconnect electrical connector.

Front Side Door Window Regulator Replacement

Preliminary Procedure

Preliminary Procedure

Remove the front side door window. Refer to Front Side Door Window Replacement.

Front Side Door Window Regulator Screw (Qty: 5)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten 9 N·m (80 lb in)

Front Side Door Window Regulator Assembly

Removal Procedure

Warning: Refer to Cracked Window Warning in the Preface section. Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section. Note: Position the vehicle on level ground and mov ...

Front Side Door Window Regulator Motor Replacement

Preliminary Procedure Remove the front side door window regulator. Refer to Front Side Door Window Regulator Replacement. Front Side Door Window Regulator Motor Screw (Qty: 3) Caution: R ...

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Installation Procedure
Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary. Align the front hinge pillar body reinforcement. Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the front hinge pillar body as noted from the original panel. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding. ...

Rear Side Door Adjustment
Rear Side Door Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section. Procedure Loosen the rear door hinge bolt (Qty: 4) to adjust the rear door. Adjust the rear door in order to obtain an even gap between the rear door and the roof, the quarter outer panel, the rocker pan ...