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:
Navigation
OnStar navigation requires the Directions and Connections service plan.
Press to receive directions or have
them sent to the vehicle navigation screen, if equipped.
Destinations can also be forwarded to the vehicle from MapQuest.com.
The OnStar mapping database is continuously updated. For cov ...
Installation Procedure
Cut the front hinge pillar body in corresponding locations to fit the
remaining original panel. The sectioning joint should be trimmed
to allow a gap of one-and-one-half-times the metal thickness at the
sectioning joint.
Create a 50 mm (2 in) backing plate from the unused portion of ...
Installation Procedure
Align the rear compartment floor panel.
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the rear compartment
floor panel as noted from the original panel.
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for
welding.
Position the rear compartment floor panel on the vehicle.
V ...
