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
Installation Procedure
High Strength Low Alloy SteelWaterleak Test Preparation
GM vehicles are designed to operate under normal environmental
conditions.
The design criteria for sealing materials and components takes into
consideration the sealing forces required to withstand the natural
elements. These specifications cannot take into consideration any artificial ...
Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement (1.6L LXT)
Removal Procedure
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Rec overy and
Recharging.
Remove front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.
Remove A/C compressor and condenser hose nut (1) from A/C condensor (2).
Remove A/C compressor and ...
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side
Special Tools
CH-313 Slide Hammer
CH-6003 Axle Shaft Remover
CH-49376 Holding Wrench
CH-49400 Hub Spindle Remover
DT-6332 Seal Protector
EN-956-1 Extension
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Warning: To prevent personal injury and/or component ...