Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: 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 the
service part.
- Create 5 x 18 mm (4/16 x 11/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing along the
sectioning cut on the remaining original part. Locate these holes
13 mm (1/2 in) from the edge of part and spaced 40 mm (1½ in) apart.
- Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary.
- Fit the backing plates halfway into the sectioning joints, clamp in
place and braze to the vehicle.
- Align the front hinge pillar body.

- Create 6 x 20 mm (4/16 x 12/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing in locations
where you can not apply a resistance spot welder.
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for 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 hinge pillar body on
the vehicle.
- Verify the fit of the front hinge pillar body.
- Clamp the front hinge pillar body into position.

- Plug weld accordingly.

- Spot weld accordingly.
- To create a solid braze with minimum heat distortion, make 25 mm (1 in)
stitch brazes along the seam with 25 mm (1 in) gaps
between them. Then go back and complete the stitch braze.
- 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.
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 She ...
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Rear Compartment Lid Weatherstrip Replacement
Rear Compartment Lid Weatherstrip
Procedure
Start at the upper corner of the rear compartment opening and pull the
weatherstrip away from the rear
compartment opening flange.
Position the weatherstrip in the upper corner of the r 2. ear
compartment opening.
Working downward alon ...
Power Door Latch Description and Operation
Power Door Latch System Components
The power door latch system consists of the following components:
Remote control door lock receiver
Body control module (BCM)
Driver door latch
Passenger door latch
Left rear door latch
Right rear door latch
Door handle assemblies
Power Door Lat ...
Courtesy Transportation Program
To enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud
to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer support program for vehicles with the
Bumper-to-Bumper (Base Warranty Coverage period in Canada), extended powertrain,
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