Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Front Side Door Outer Panel Replacement (MAG-Welding)
Special Tools
- BO-6396 Bonding Pliers
- BO-6392 Flanging Tool Kit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the regional mandatory joining methods are allowed.
Installation Procedure
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for brazing.
Apply structural adhesive to the attaching surfaces.
Position the rear bumper impact bar stud plate on the vehicle.
Verify ...
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface
section.
Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling
and Enabling.
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to ...
Other materials:
Installation Procedure
Create 6 x 20 mm (4/16 x 12/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing 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 slots every 40 mm (1½ in).
Clean and prepare the ...
Safety Belt Reminders
Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light
There is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument cluster.
When the vehicle is started, this light flashes and a chime may come on to remind
the driver to fasten their safety belt. Then the light stays on solid until the
belt is buckled.
This c ...
Head Restraints
The vehicle's front and rear seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard
seating positions.
WARNING
With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is
a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do
not drive until the h ...
