Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure

Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual / Body repair / Collision Repair / Front Compartment Upper Side Rail Replacement (MAG-Welding) / Installation Procedure

Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the front compartment upper side rail as noted from the original panel.
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.

Position the front compartment upper side rail on the vehicle.
Verify the fit of the front compartment upper side rail.
Clamp the front compartment upper side rail into position.

Note: Plug weld factory slots in the front hinge pillar body area

Note: Plug weld factory slots in the front hinge pillar body area (1) as noted from the original panel.

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 ...

Front Compartment Upper Side Rail Replacement (MIG-Brazing)

Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...

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Winter Driving
Driving on Snow or Ice Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the tires and the road, creating less traction or grip. Wet ice can occur at about 0°C (32°F) when freezing rain begins to fall, resulting in even less traction. Avoid driving on wet ice or in freezing rain until roads c ...

Mirrors
Specifications Inside Rearview Mirror Schematics Outside Rearview Mirror Schematics Outside Rearview Mirror Replacement Preliminary Procedure Remove the front side door trim. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Replacement. Remove the front side door upper trim cove ...

Front Side Door Adjustment
Preliminary Procedure Remove the front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement. Front Side Door Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section. Procedure Loosen the front side door hinge bolt (Qty: 4) to adjust the front side door. Adjust the ...