Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Ultra High Strength Dual Phase Steel

Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual / Body repair / Collision Repair / Ultra High Strength Dual Phase Steel

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

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Removal Procedure
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Installation Procedure
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the rear inner wheelhouse as noted from the original panel. Note: If the location of the original plug weld holes can not be determined, space the plug weld holes every 40 mm (1½ in). Clean and prepare the attaching & ...

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