Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure
- Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the service panel as noted from the original panel.
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
- Position the body lock pillar inner panel on the vehicle.
- Verify the fit of the panel.
- Clamp the body lock pillar inner panel into position.
- Plug weld accordingly body lock pillar inner panel upper and lower.
- 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 (MIG-Brazing)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Other materials:
Test Probe Caution
Caution: Do not insert test equipment probes (DMM etc.) into any
connector or fuse block terminal. The diameter of the test probes will
deform most terminals. A deformed terminal will cause a poor connection, which
will result in a system failure. Always use the EL-35616
GM-Approved Terminal T ...
Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement
Removal Procedure
Turn the steering wheel to the straight forward position and support it
from movement
Remove the 2 intermediate steering shaft bolts (1).
Remove the intermediate steering shaft (1).
Installation Procedure
Install the intermediate steering shaft ...
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 posi ...
