Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure
- Create 5 x 18 mm (4/16 x 11/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing along the edges of the tail lamp pocket as noted f rom the original panel.
Note:
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for brazing.
- Position the tail lamp pocket on the vehicle.
- Verify the fit of the tail lamp pocket.
- Clamp the tail lamp pocket 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 ...
Dual Phase Steel
This information provides repair recommendations and general guidelines for
steel classified as Dual Phase Steel (Dual Phase Steel with a
tensile strength up to and including 800 MPa), also known a ...
Other materials:
Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair (Base)
Warning: When applying sound deadeners, or anti-corrosion materials
due care and preventative measures must be exercised to prevent
any material from being sprayed into door and quarter panel mechanisms such as
door locks, window run channels, window regulators and
seat belt retractors, as wel ...
Additional Maintenance and Care
Your vehicle is an important investment and caring for it properly may help to
avoid future costly repairs. To maintain vehicle performance, additional maintenance
services may be required. It is recommended that your dealer perform these services
— their trained dealer technicians know your v ...
StabiliTrak® System
The vehicle has a vehicle stability enhancement system called StabiliTrak. It
is an advanced computer controlled system that assists with directional control
of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions.
StabiliTrak activates when the computer senses a difference between the intended
path, ...
