Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure
- Cut the rocker outer panel in corresponding locations to fit the remaining original panel. The sectioning joint should be trimmed to allow a gap of one-and-one-half-times the metal thickness at the sectioning joint.
- Create a 50 mm (2 in) backing plate from the unused portion of the service part.
- Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) along the sectioning cut on the remaining original part. Locate these holes 13 mm (1/2 in) from the edge of part and spaced 40 mm (1½ in) apart.
- Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary.
- Fit the backing plates halfway into the sectioning joints, clamp in place and plug weld to the vehicle.
- Align the rocker outer panel.
- Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the rocker outer panel as noted from the original panel.
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
- Position the rocker outer panel on the vehicle.
- Verify the fit of the rocker outer panel.
- Clamp the rocker outer panel into position.
- 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 Outer Panel Sectioning (MIG-Brazing)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Other materials:
Installation Procedure
Install the following components on the drivetrain and front suspension
frame if removed:
The radiator support brackets.
The stabilizer shaft--Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement.
The lower control arms--Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement.
The steering gear--Refer to Steering ...
Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement
Preliminary Procedures
Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling
Remove the front floor console assembly. Refer to Front Floor Console
Replacement.
Remove the radio assembly. Refer to Radio Replacement.
Remove the driver information display bezel. Refer ...
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition)
Using Voice Recognition
To use voice recognition, press the
button located on the steering wheel.
Use the commands below for the various voice features. For additional information,
say “Help” while you are in a voice recognition menu.
Pairing
A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be paired to ...
