Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure
- Align the body side outer panel reinforcement.
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
- Position the body side outer panel reinforcement on the vehicle.
- Verify the fit of the body side outer panel reinforcement.
- Clamp the body side outer panel reinforcement into position.
- 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 Collision Sectioning Warning in the Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Glass and She ...
Body Side Inner Panel Sectioning (MAG-Welding)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Other materials:
Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement
Windshield Washer Arm Finish Cap
Tip
Use a small flat-bladed tool to remove finish cap.
Special Tools
BO-6626 Wiper Arm Puller
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Windshield Washer Arm Nut
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Procedure
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SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning
Warning: When carrying an undeployed inflator module:
Do not carry the inflator module by the wires or connector.
Make sure the air bag opening points away from you.
When storing an undeployed inflator module:
Make sure the air bag opening points away from the surface on which
the in ...
Dual Stage Inflator Modules
Dual stage inflator modules contain a housing, inflatable air bag, two
initiating devices, canister of gas generating material and, in some
cases, stored compressed gas. The two initiators are part of the frontal
deployment loop. The function of the frontal deployment loops are
to supply curre ...
