Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Rear Compartment Lid Emblem/Nameplate Replacement (VCDi AT)
Rear Compartment Lid Emblem Assembly
Caution: Refer to Exterior Trim Emblem Removal Caution in the Preface section.
Procedure
- The part and surface should be 21°C (70°F) prior to installation. The vehicle should remain 21°C (70°F) for one hour after assembly to allow adhesive to develop sufficient bond strength.
- Use a Heat Gun or equivalent to remove the old emblem. Clean all adhesive from the rear compartment panel and wipe the surface dry with a clean lint-free towel prior to installing the new emblem.
- When removing protective liners from the adhesive tape, be careful not to touch tape with hands and do not allow tape to come in contact with dirt or any foreign matter prior to adhesion.
- Close the rear compartment lid prior to adhesion.
- Using the palm of the hand, wet out the emblem to the rear compartment lid to ensure full adhesion of the emblem is made.
Rear Compartment Lid Emblem/Nameplate Replacement (Diesel)
Rear Compartment Lid Emblem Assembly
Caution: Refer to Exterior Trim Emblem Removal Caution in the Preface section.
Procedure
- The part and surface should be 21°C (70°F) prior to installation. The vehicle should remain 21°C (70°F) for one hour after assembly to allow adhesive to develop sufficient bond strength
- Use a Heat Gun or equivalent to remove the old nameplate. Clean all adhesive from the rear compartment panel and wipe the surface dry with a clean lint-free towel prior to installing the new nameplate.
- When removing protective liners from the adhesive tape, be careful not to touch tape with hands and do not allow tape to come in contact with dirt or any foreign matter prior to adhesion.
- Close the rear compartment lid prior to adhesion
- Using the palm of the hand, wet out the emblem to the rear compartment lid to ensure full adhesion of the emblem is made.
Radiator Upper Grille Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.
- Radiator Upper Grille Clip (Qty: 4)
- Radiator Upper Grille Screw (Qty: 8)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten 2.5 N·m(22 lb in)
- Radiator Upper Grille Assembly
Radiator Lower Grille Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.
- Radiator Lower Grille Screw (Qty: 4)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten 2.5 N·m(22 lb in)
- Radiator Lower Grille Assembly
Rear Compartment Lid Emblem/Nameplate Replacement (VCDi)
Rear Compartment Lid Emblem Assembly
Caution: Refer to Exterior Trim Emblem Removal Caution in the
Preface section.
Procedure
The part and surface should be 21°C (70°F) prior to installati ...
Water Management Description and Operation
Plenum Water Flow Direction and Cleaning
A large percentage of water will flow off the windshield area into the plenum
chamber drain system and then down the outside on the
plenum to the underside ...
Other materials:
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 System. Refer to SIR
Disabling and Enabling.
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to ...
Vehicle Certification, Tire Placard, Anti-Theft, and Service Parts ID Label
Vehicle Certification Label
The vehicle certification label is located on the driver door and displays
the following assessments:
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), front and rear
The gross vehicle weight (GVW) is the weight of the vehicle and everything it ...
Installation Procedure
Cut the front compartment front rail in corresponding locations to fit
the remaining original panel. The sectioning joint should be
trimmed to allow a gap of one-and-one-half-times the metal thickness at the
sectioning joint.
Create a 50 mm (2 in) backing plate from the unused porti ...
