Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure
Note: If the location of the original plug weld holes can not be determined, space the plug weld holes every 40 mm (1½ in).
- Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the underbody rear side rail reinforcement as noted from the original panel.
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
- 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.
- 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 ...
Underbody Rear Side Rail Reinforcement Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Other materials:
Front Side Door Window Regulator Motor Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front side door window regulator. Refer to Front Side Door Window
Regulator Replacement.
Front Side Door Window Regulator Motor Screw (Qty: 3)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten
9 N·m (80 lb in)
Front Side Door Wind ...
Installation Procedure
Note: If the location of the original plug weld holes can not be
determined, space the plug weld holes every 40 mm (1½ in).
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the body rear
end panel as noted from the original panel.
Clean and prepare the attaching s ...
Front Floor Console Storage Tray Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the automatic or manual transmission control lever trim cover. Refer
to Automatic or Manual Transmission Control Lever
Trim Cover Replacement
Front Floor Console Storage Tray Screw (Qty: 2)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighte ...
