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:
Interior Windnoise
Warning: Refer to Assistant Driving Warning in the Preface section.
Interior windnoise is not heard when the window is lowered. Interior
windnoise is caused by the air leaving the inside of the vehicle
through a seal or a seam.
Tape over the relief valves to cause added air pressure wi ...
Rear Side Door Upper Hinge and Lower Hinge Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the rear side door. Refer to Rear Side Door Replacement.
Rear Side Door Hinge Bolt (Qty: 4)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten
25 N·m (19 lb ft)
Reart Side Door Hinge
Procedure
Adjust rear side door as needed. Refer ...
Restraint System
Note: If the vehicle has been in a collision, refer to Repairs and
Inspections Required After a Collision for additional information.
Vehicle has front and rear seat belts that are the primary means of occupant
restraint. Seat belts help to keep the occupants inside the
passenger compartment a ...
