Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure
- Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary.
- Align the body lock pillar outer panel reinforcement.
- Create 8 x 24 mm (5/16 x 15/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing upper (1) and lower (2).
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for spot welding and brazing.
- Position the body lock pillar outer panel reinforcement on the vehicle.
- Verify the fit of the body lock pillar outer panel reinforcement
- Clamp the body lock pillar outer panel reinforcement into position.
- Braze 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 Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section.
Disable the SIR Syst ...
Body Lock Pillar Inner Panel Replacement (MAG-Welding)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Other materials:
Rear Side Door Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the rear side door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim
Replacement.
Rear Side Door Check Link Bolt
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Procedure
Remove the water deflector
Disconnect the door electrical connector.
Suppo ...
Using the System
The infotainment system is controlled by touching the screen, and by using the
knobs and other buttons.
Voice recognition, through the steering wheel controls, can be used to control
the infotainment features.
Press on the steering wheel controls
to begin voice recognition.
See Voice Recog ...
Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision
Warning: Restraint systems can be damaged in a collision. To help
avoid injury and ensure that all parts in need of replacement are
replaced:
Replace any seat belt system that was in use during the
collision serious enough to deploy any automatic restraint device such as
air
bags and ...
