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:
Installation Procedure
Remove all mounds or loose pieces of urethane adhesive from the
pinch-weld area.
Inspect for any of the following problems in order to help prevent
future breakage of the window:
High weld
Solder spots
Hardened sealer
Any other obstruction or irregularity in the pinch-weld fla ...
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side
Special Tools
CH-313 Slide Hammer
CH-6003 Axle Shaft Remover
CH-46376 Holding Wrench
CH-49400 Hub Spindle Remover
DT-6332 Seal Protector
EN-956-1 Extension
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Warning: To prevent personal injury and/or component ...
Information Displays
Driver Information Center (DIC)
The DIC displays information about your vehicle. It also displays warning messages
if a system problem is detected.
DIC Operation and Displays
The DIC has different displays which can be accessed by using the DIC buttons
on the turn signal lever.
The DIC displ ...
