Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Ultra High Strength Dual Phase Steel

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This information provides repair recommendations and general guidelines for steel classified as Ultra High Strength Dual Phase Steel (Dual Phase Steel with a tensile strength greater than 800 MPa), also known as DPX.

General Motors recommends the following when repairing or replacing this type of steel during collision repair.

Note:

Repair of this type of steel is not recommended.
This type of steel should be replaced at factory joints only. Sectioning or partial replacement is not recommended.
The use of heat to repair damage is not recommended for this type of steel.
Stitch Welding is not recommended for this type of steel.
This classification of steel can not be used as a backing reinforcement or a sleeve for a sectioning joint, unless a specific procedure is available.

Recommended Repairs:

Squeeze Resistance Spot Welding can be used to replace factory spot welds, where applicable.
MIG plug welding can be used to replace factory spot welds.
MIG Brazing can be used to replace factory spot welds.

Special Tools and Equipment

Frame and Underbody

Mild Steel

This information provides repair recommendations and general guidelines for steel classified as Mild Steel. This type of steel normally has a tensile strength less than 270 MPa. This includes the c ...

Frame and Underbody

Specifications Engine Shield Replacement Preliminary Procedure Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. Engine Shield Bolt (Qty: 4) Caution: Refer to ...

Other materials:

Installation Procedure
Install the following components on the drivetrain and front suspension frame: CH 49460-1 adapter (2). CH 49460-2 adapter (4). CH 6615-10 hydraulic cylinder (1). NEW frame insulator (3) Note: Check marking of frame insulator. Press carefully the frame insulator in to the ...

Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear and cracking. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. Notice: Allowing the wiper arm to touch the windshield when no wiper blade is installed could damage the windshield. Any damage that occurs would not ...

Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (1.6L LDE, LXV, and 1.8L 2H0)
Preliminary Procedures Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Rec . overy and Recharging. Remove drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector Re ...