Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure
- Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary.
- Align the front hinge pillar body reinforcement.
- 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 spot welding and brazing.
- Position the front hinge pillar body reinforcement on the vehicle.
- Verify the fit of the front hinge pillar body reinforcement.
- Clamp the front hinge pillar body reinforcement into position.
- Plug weld 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 Collision Sectioning Warning in the Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Glass and She ...
Roof Outer Panel Replacement (MAG-Welding)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed ...
Other materials:
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter may work up to 60m (195 ft) away from
the vehicle.
RKE Transmitter with Remote Start Shown
Press the key release button to extend the key blade. The key can be used for
the ignition and all locks.
Press to unlock the driver door
or all doors.
P ...
SIR Identification Views
The SIR Identification Views shown below illustrate the approximate location
of all SIR components available for the vehicle. This will assist
in determining the appropriate SIR Disabling and Enabling for a given service
procedure, refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
Front End Sensor-- ...
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 Dis ...
