Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: 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 as DP.
General Motors recommends the following when repairing or replacing this type of steel during collision repair.
Note: The use of heat to repair damage is not recommended for this classification of steel.
Recommended Repairs
- Cold repairs can be performed on this type of steel, unless the damage includes kinks. If the damage includes kinks, the part should be replaced
- Sectioning or partial replacement of this type of steel is recommended only at approved locations, in a specific sectioning procedure.
- This type of steel can be used as a sleeve, or backer plate, when recommended in a specific sectioning procedure.
- Squeeze Resistance Spot Welding can be used to replace factory spot welds, where applicable.
- MIG plug welding and MIG stitch welding can be used on this type of steel.
- MIG Brazing can be used on this type of steel.
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 surf ...
High Strength Low Alloy Steel
This information provides repair recommendations and general guidelines for
steel classified as High Strength Low Alloy Steel, also known
as HSLA. This type of steel normally has a tensile strength ...
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Rear Side Door Window Regulator Motor Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the rear side door window regulator. Refer to Rear Side Door Window
Regulator Replacement.
Rear Side Door Window Regulator Motor Screw (Qty: 3)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten
9 N·m (80 lb in)
Rear Side Door Window R ...
Rear Axle Replacement
Special Tools
EN 45059 Torque Angle Sensor Kit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and
Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and
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Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
The LATCH system secures a child restraint during driving or in a crash.
LATCH attachments on the child restraint are used to attach the child restraint
to the anchors in the vehicle. This system is designed to make installation of a
child restraint easier.
Make sure that a LATCH-compatible ch ...
