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)

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Passenger Seat Frame Replacement
Removal Procedure Remove front seat cushion cover (1) and pad (2) from frame (3). Refer to Front Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement Remove the wire harness (1), if equipped. Remove front seat back cushion cover (1) and pad (2) from frame (3). Refer to Driv ...

Engine Compartment Fuse Block
To remove the fuse block cover, squeeze the clips and swing it up. Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component. Engine Compartment Fuse Block The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relay ...

Front Seat Belt System
The front seat belt system includes a driver and passenger seat belt pretensioner retractor. Both front seat belt pretensioners includes a seat belt switch in the seat buckle which controls a reminder lamp and a tone alarm. Note: The front passenger seat is equipped with a passenger presence ...