Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure

Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual / Body repair / Collision Repair / Body Lock Pillar Outer Panel Reinforcement Replacement (MIG-Brazing) / 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. ...

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Rear Suspension Description and Operation
This vehicle has a semi-independent twist-beam rear suspension system consisting of the following components: An axle with integral trailing arms AV shaped twisting cross beam Two coil springs Two shock absorbers Axle Assembly The axle assembly (1) attaches to the underbody throu ...

Removal Procedure
Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection. Remove all related panels and components. Visually inspect the damage. Repair as much of the damage as possible. Remove the ...

Rear Suspension
Specifications Rear Suspension Components Rear Shock Absorber Upper Mount Rear Shock Absorber Upper Mount Rear Shock Absorber Upper Mount Rear Shock Absorber Upper Mount Shock Absorber Assembly Upper Dumping Ring Rear Spring Lower Dumping Ring Rear Axle Bushing Rear Ax ...