Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Rear Bumper Impact Bar Stud Plate Replacement (MAG-Welding)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the regional mandatory joining methods are allowed.
Installation Procedure
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
Apply structural adhesive to the attaching surfaces.
Position the body rear end panel on the vehicle.
Verify the fit of the body ...
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 ...
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Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement (1.6L LXT)
Removal Procedure
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Rec overy and
Recharging.
Remove front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.
Remove A/C compressor and condenser hose nut (1) from A/C condensor (2).
Remove A/C compressor and ...
Installation Procedure
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the rear bumper
impact bar stud plate as noted from the original panel.
Note: If the location of the original plug weld holes can
not be determined, space the plug weld holes every 40 mm (1½ in).
Clean and prepare the ...
Installation Procedure
Position the front end upper tie bar (1) on the vehicle.
Verify the fit of the front end upper tie bar.
Clamp the front end upper tie bar into position.
Braze accordingly.
Braze accordingly.
Grind down weld seams as needed for related panels and components.
Clean a ...
