Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: 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.
- Position the front compartment upper side rail on the vehicle.
- Verify the fit of the front compartment upper side rail.
- Clamp the front compartment upper side rail into position.
Note: MIG-braze factory slots in the front hinge pillar body area (1) as noted from the original panel.
- Braze accordingly.
- Spot weld accordingly.
- Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair.
- Paint the repaired area. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems.
- Install all related panels and components.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the
Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section.
Disable the SIR Syst ...
Front Compartment Upper Side Rail Sectioning (MAG-Welding)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Other materials:
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the
Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Collision Sectioning Warning in the Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section.
Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR
...
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the
Preface section.
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 Battery N ...
Winter Tires
This vehicle was not, originally, equipped with winter tires. Winter tires are
designed for increased traction on snow and ice-covered roads. Consider installing
winter tires on the vehicle if frequent driving on snow or ice-covered roads is
expected. See your dealer for details regarding wint ...
