Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure
- Align the rocker inner panel.
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for spot welding.
- Apply structural adhesive to all attaching surfaces.
- Position the rocker inner panel on the vehicle.
- Verify the fit of the quarter outer panel
- Clamp the rocker inner panel into position.
- Spot weld accordingly.
- Spot weld accordingly.
- Braze accordingly.
- To create a solid braze with minimum heat distortion, make 25 mm (1 in) stitch brazes along the seam with 25 mm (1 in) gaps between them. Then go back and complete the stitch braze.
- 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 ...
Body Lock Pillar Outer Panel Sectioning (MAG-Welding)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Other materials:
Installation Procedure
Create 8 24 mm (5/16 x 15/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing along the edges
of the underbody rear side rail reinforcement as noted from
the original panel.
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for
brazing.
Position the underbody rear side rail reinforcement on the ve ...
Moveable Window Schematics
Defogger Schematics
Window System Component Views
Window Systems Component Views
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Driving on Wet Roads
Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop
and accelerate.
Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through
large puddles and deep-standing or flowing water.
WARNING
Wet brakes can cause crashes.
They might not work as wel ...