Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure
- Create 8 24 mm (5/16 x 15/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing along the edges of the underbody rear side rail reinforcement as noted from the original panel.
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for brazing.
- Position the underbody rear side rail reinforcement on the vehicle.
- Verify the fit of the underbody rear side rail reinforcement.
- Clamp the underbody rear side rail reinforcement into position.
- Braze 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 Floor Panel Filler Replacement (MAG-Welding)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Other materials:
Headlamp Aiming Procedure
Open the hood.
Measure from the floor to the center of the headlamp bulb. Some
headlamps have an aim dot marked on the headlamp lens.
At the screen, measure from the floor and place the horizontal tape at
the measured distance.
Measure from the reference line on the floor to the le ...
Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the tail lamps. Refer to Tail Lamp Replacement.
Rear Bumper Fascia Retainer (Qty: 2)
Rear Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (Qty: 6)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten
2.5 N·m (23 lb in)
Rear Bumper Fascia
Procedure
Pull th ...
Instrument Panel Cluster Lower Trim Plate Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove instrument panel cluster trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster
Trim Plate Replacement.
Instrument Panel Cluster Lower Trim Plate Screw (Qty: 4)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten
2.5 N·m (23 lb in)
Instrument Pa ...
