Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Plastic Panel Information and Repair

Rail Dust Damage Repair

Warning: Refer to Eye Protection Warning in the Preface section. Note: If rail dust has penetrated into the basecoat, the panel requires refinishing. Ensure all the rail dust has been removed prior ...

General Plastic Repair

Warning: In order to reduce the risk of personal injury when exposed to toxic fumes while grinding, cutting, or applying repair material on any type of sheet molded compound or RIM rigid plastic, o ...

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Front Fender Emblem/Nameplate Replacement (1.8L 2H0 or 2.0L Diesel)
Front Fender Emblem Assembly Caution: Refer to Exterior Trim Emblem Removal Caution in the Preface section. Procedure The part and surface should be 21°C (70°F) prior to installation. The vehicle should remain 21°C (70°F) for one hour after assembly to allow adhesive to develop suff ...

Front Bumper Fascia Replacement
Preliminary Procedure Remove the front bumper fascia opening cover. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Opening Lower Cover Replacement. Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (Qty: 8) Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section. Tighten 2.5 N·m(23 lb in) Front Bumper Fascia Bolt (Q ...

Installation Procedure
Cut the front compartment front rail in corresponding locations to fit the remaining original panel. The sectioning joint should be trimmed to allow a gap of one-and-one-half-times the metal thickness at the sectioning joint. Create a 50 mm (2 in) backing plate from the unused porti ...