Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure

Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual / Body repair / Collision Repair / Rocker Inner Panel Replacement (MAG-Welding) / Installation Procedure

Align the rocker inner panel.

Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the quarter outer panel as noted from the original panel.
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.

Position the rocker inner panel on the vehicle.
Verify the fit of the quarter outer panel.
Clamp the rocker inner panel into position.

Plug weld accordingly

Plug weld accordingly.
To create a solid weld with minimum heat distortion, make 25 mm (1 in) stitch welds along the seam with 25 mm (1 in) gaps between them. Then go back and complete the stitch weld.
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 ...

Rocker Inner Panel Replacement (MIG-Brazing)

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

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SIR System Description and Operation
SIR System Overview The supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system supplements the protection offered by the occupants Seat Belt System (2). The SIR system may contain several inflator modules located throughout the vehicle, i.e. steering wheel module (1), instrument panel module (1), ...

Front Side Door Wiring Harness Replacement
Preliminary Procedure Remove the front side door inner panel trim. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Replacement. Front Side Door Wiring Harness Warning: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before ...