Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure

Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual / Body repair / Collision Repair / Body Hinge Pillar Lower Reinforcement Replacement (MIG-Brazing) / Installation Procedure

Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary.
Align the front hinge pillar body reinforcement.

Create 6 x 20 mm (4/16 x 12/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing in locations where you can not apply a resistance spot welder.
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for spot welding and brazing.

Position the front hinge pillar body reinforcement on the vehicle.
Verify the fit of the front hinge pillar body reinforcement.
Clamp the front hinge pillar body reinforcement into position.

Plug weld accordingly.

Spot 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 Collision Sectioning Warning in the Preface section. Warning: Refer to Glass and She ...

Roof Outer Panel Replacement (MAG-Welding)

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

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Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation. Note: DO NOT re-use the lower control arm bolts and nuts. Discard and use NEW only. Remove wheel speed sensor wiring harness ...

Traction Control System (TCS)
The traction control system limits wheel spin. The system is on when the vehicle is started. • To turn off traction control, press and release on the center console. illuminates in the instrument cluster. • Press and release again to turn traction control back on. ...

Hood Replacement
Warning: When a hood hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury. Preliminary Procedure Remove the windshield washer nozzle hose. Refer to Windshield Washer Nozzle Hose Replacement. Hood ...