Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure

Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual / Body repair / Collision Repair / Underbody Rear Side Rail Reinforcement Replacement (MIG-Brazing) / Installation Procedure

Create 8 24 mm (5/16 x 15/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing along the edges of the underbody rear side rail reinforcement as noted from the original panel.
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for brazing.

Position the underbody rear side rail reinforcement on the vehicle.
Verify the fit of the underbody rear side rail reinforcement.
Clamp the underbody rear side rail reinforcement into position.

Braze 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 ...

Rear Floor Panel Filler Replacement (MAG-Welding)

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Other materials:

Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the Preface section. 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 ...

OnStar Additional Information
Transferring Service Press to request account transfer eligibility information. The Advisor can assist in canceling or removing account information. If OnStar receives information that vehicle ownership has changed, OnStar may send a voice message to the vehicle, requesting updated account i ...

Front Floor Console Replacement
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