Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Dual Phase Steel

Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual / Body repair / Collision Repair / Dual Phase Steel

This information provides repair recommendations and general guidelines for steel classified as Dual Phase Steel (Dual Phase Steel with a tensile strength up to and including 800 MPa), also known as DP.

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

Note: The use of heat to repair damage is not recommended for this classification of steel.

Recommended Repairs

Cold repairs can be performed on this type of steel, unless the damage includes kinks. If the damage includes kinks, the part should be replaced
Sectioning or partial replacement of this type of steel is recommended only at approved locations, in a specific sectioning procedure.
This type of steel can be used as a sleeve, or backer plate, when recommended in a specific sectioning procedure.
Squeeze Resistance Spot Welding can be used to replace factory spot welds, where applicable.
MIG plug welding and MIG stitch welding can be used on this type of steel.
MIG Brazing can be used on this type of steel.

Installation Procedure

Create 5 x 18 mm (4/16 x 11/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing along the edges of the tail lamp pocket as noted f rom the original panel. Note: Clean and prepare the attaching surf ...

High Strength Low Alloy Steel

This information provides repair recommendations and general guidelines for steel classified as High Strength Low Alloy Steel, also known as HSLA. This type of steel normally has a tensile strength ...

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Installation Procedure
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding. Apply structural adhesive to the attaching surfaces. Position the body rear end panel on the vehicle. Verify the fit of the body rear end panel. Clamp the body rear end panel into position. Spot weld accordingly as no ...

Maps
This section includes basic information about the map database. The data is stored in the internal flash memory that is used in the navigation system. Detailed Areas Road network attributes are contained in the map database for detailed areas. Attributes include information such as street nam ...

Rear Suspension Description and Operation
This vehicle has a semi-independent twist-beam rear suspension system consisting of the following components: An axle with integral trailing arms AV shaped twisting cross beam Two coil springs Two shock absorbers Axle Assembly The axle assembly (1) attaches to the underbody throu ...