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.
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 ...
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed ...
Other materials:
Rear Seats
Either side of the rear seatback can be folded.
To fold the rear seatbacks:
1. Place the front seatbacks in the upright position.
Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may
cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and
return them ...
Safety Belt Reminders
Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light
There is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument cluster.
When the vehicle is started, this light flashes and a chime may come on to remind
the driver to fasten their safety belt. Then the light stays on solid until the
belt is buckled.
This c ...
Frontal SIR System Description
The frontal supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system consists of the
following components:
AIR BAG indicator located in the instrument cluster
Inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM)
Inflatable restraint passenger presence detection system
Inflatable restraint Pass ...