Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: 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 attaching surfaces for welding.
- Position the rear bumper impact bar stud plate on the vehicle.
- Verify the fit of the rear bumper impact bar stud plate.
- Clamp the rear bumper impact bar stud plate 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 ...
Rear Bumper Impact Bar Stud Plate Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Other materials:
Radiator Grille Reinforcement Support Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.
Radiator Grille Reinforcement Support Bolt (Qty: 4)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten
10 N·m (89 lb in).
Radiator Grille Reinforcement Support Retainer ...
Installation Procedure
Align the rear compartment floor panel.
Drill 4 mm (3/16 in) for rivets along the edges of the rear compartment
floor were you cant apply a resistance spot welder.
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for
spot welding and riveting.
Apply structural adhesive to all a ...
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 ...
