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
Create 5 x 18 mm (4/16 x 11/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing (1). Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for spot welding and brazing. Note: In MIG-brazing areas 50 mm (2 in) must be kept clear of structural adhesive. Apply structural adhesive to all attaching surfaces ...

Overview
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Rear Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement - Left Side
Preliminary Procedure Remove rear seat - left side. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement Rear Seat Back Cushion Cover Procedure Remove the staples from the seat back cover. Remove seat back cushion cover from Velcro. Rear Seat Back Cushion Pad Rear Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Re ...