Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure
- Cut the quarter outer panel 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 portion of the service part.
- Create 5 x 18 mm (4/16 x 11/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing along the sectioning cut on the remaining original part. Locate these holes 13 mm (1/2 in) from the edge of part and spaced 40 mm (1 1/2 in) apart.
- Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary.
- Fit the backing plates halfway into the sectioning joints, clamp in place and braze to the vehicle.
- Align the quarter outer panel.
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for spot welding.
Note: In MIG-brazing areas 50 mm (2 in) must be kept clear of structural adhesive.
- Apply structural adhesive in the wheelhouse area (1) as noted from the original panel and to all attaching surfaces.
- Position the quarter outer panel on the vehicle.
- Verify the fit of the quarter outer panel.
- Clamp the quarter outer panel into position.
- Spot weld accordingly.
- Braze accordingly.
- To create a solid braze with minimum heat distortion, make 25 mm (1 in) stitch brazes along the seam with 25 mm (1 in) gaps between them. Then go back and complete the stitch braze.
- Pre-flanging the flange with BO-6396 pliers and BO-6392 tool kit .
- Finish closing the wheelhouse flanging.
- 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 Collision Sectioning Warning in the Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Glass and She ...
Body Rear End Panel Replacement (MAG-Welding)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Other materials:
Entry Lighting
The headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, back-up lamps, and most of the interior
lamps turn on briefly when is pressed
on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
After about 30 seconds the exterior lamps turn off, and then the dome and remaining
interior lights will dim to off. Entry lig ...
Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wiper/washer lever is on the right side of the steering column.
With the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, move the windshield wiper lever to
select the wiper speed.
HI: Use for fast wipes.
LO: Use for slow wipes.
INT: Move the lever up to INT for intermittent wipes, th ...
Steering Column in Lock Position Caution
Caution: With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead, secure
the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin, steering
column lock, or a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will
prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR
system. The steering ...
