Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure

Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual / Body repair / Collision Repair / Body Hinge Pillar Lower Reinforcement Replacement (MIG-Brazing) / 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

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