Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Body Side Outer Panel Reinforcement Replacement (MIG-Brazing)

Installation Procedure

Align the body side outer panel reinforcement. Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the body side outer panel reinforcement as noted from the original panel. Clea ...

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 ...

Other materials:

Thread Inserts
General Purpose Thread Repair Kits. These kits are available commercially. Repair Procedure Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning in the Preface section. Note: Refer to the thread repair kit manufacturer's instructions regarding the size of the drill and tap to use. Avoid any buildup ...

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 Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section. Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR  Dis ...

Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Replacement
Preliminary Procedure Remove the center pillar lower garnish molding. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Ga   rnish Molding Replacement Remove the seat belt from the front seat. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Retractor Side Belt Replacement Center Pillar Upper Garnish Mo ...