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Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure

  1. Align the rocker inner panel.
  2. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for spot welding.
  3. Apply structural adhesive to all attaching surfaces.

  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. Spot weld accordingly.

  1. Spot weld accordingly.

  1. Braze accordingly.
  2. To create a solid braze with minimum heat distortion, make 25 mm (1 in) stitch brazes along the seam with 25 mm (1 in) gaps between them. Then go back and complete the stitch braze.
  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 ...

Body Lock Pillar Outer Panel Sectioning (MAG-Welding)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...

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Installation Procedure
Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary. Align the front hinge pillar body reinforcement. Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the front hinge pillar body as noted   from the original panel. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding. ...

StabiliTrak® OFF Light
This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. This light comes on when the StabiliTrak system is turned off. If StabiliTrak is off, the Traction Control System (TCS) is also off. If the TCS is off, the system does not assist i ...

Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving in these conditions include: • Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shape. •  Check all fluid levels and brakes, tires, cooling system, and transmission. • Shift to a lower g ...

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