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Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure

  1. Create 5 x 18 mm (4/16 x 11/16 in)   slots for MIG-brazing (1).
  2. 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.

  1. Apply structural adhesive to all attaching surfaces.

  1. Position the front compartment upper side rail on the vehicle.
  2. Verify the fit of the front compartment upper side rail.
  3. Clamp the front compartment upper side rail into position.

Note: MIG-braze factory slots in the front hinge pillar body area

Note: MIG-braze factory slots in the front hinge pillar body area (1) as noted from the original panel.

  1. Braze accordingly.

  1. Spot weld accordingly.
  2. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair.
  3. Paint the repaired area. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems.
  4. Install all related panels and components.
  5. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  6. 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:

Loss of Control
Skidding There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three control systems: • Braking Skid — wheels are not rolling. • Steering or Cornering Skid — too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force. • Acceleration Skid — too much thro ...

Interior Lamps Dimming
This group includes lamps which may dim. This group may use a combination of vacuum fluorescent illumination, LEDs and incandescent lamps HVAC control module, head assembly Rear HVAC control module, head assembly Radio Rear seat audio The instrument panel cluster The PRNDL lamp, wit ...

Removal Procedure
Turn the front wheels to the straight forward position and secure the steering  wheel from moving. Remove the 2 lower steering intermediate shaft bolts (1). Remove the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jac ...

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