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Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure

  1. Align the rocker inner panel.

  1. Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the quarter outer panel as noted  from the original panel.
  2. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.

  1. Position the rocker inner panel on the vehicle.
  2. Verify the fit of the quarter outer panel.
  3. Clamp the rocker inner panel into position.

  1. Plug weld accordingly

  1. Plug weld accordingly.
  2. To create a solid weld with minimum heat distortion, make 25 mm (1 in) stitch welds along the seam with 25 mm (1 in) gaps between them. Then go back and complete the stitch weld.
  3. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair.
  4. Paint the repaired area. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems.
  5. Install all related panels and components.
  6. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  7. 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 ...

Rocker Inner Panel Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...

Other materials:

Front Side Door Window Adjustment
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section. Warning: Refer to Express Window Down Warning in the Preface section. Preliminary Procedure Remove the front side door trim. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Replacement. Remove the water deflector. Refe ...

Rear Side Door Weatherstrip Replacement - Door Side
Rear Side Door Check Bolt Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section. Tighten 25 N·m (19 lb ft) Rear Side Door Weatherstrip - Door Side Procedure Unclip weatherstrip   from rear side door. When removing protective liners from adhesive tape, be care ...

Variable Effort Steering System Description and Operation
The Variable Effort Steering (VES) system or MAGNASTEER® varies the amount of effort required to steer the vehicle as vehicle speed changes. At low speeds, the system provides minimal steering effort for easy turning and parking maneuvers. Steering effort is increased at higher speeds to provi ...

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