Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure
- Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary.
- Align the body lock pillar outer panel reinforcement.

- Create 8 x 24 mm (5/16 x 15/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing upper (1) and
lower (2).
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for spot welding and brazing.

- Position the body lock pillar outer panel reinforcement on the vehicle.
- Verify the fit of the body lock pillar outer panel reinforcement
- Clamp the body lock pillar outer panel reinforcement into position.

- Braze 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 Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section.
Disable the SIR Syst ...
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Other materials:
Installation Procedure
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the front
compartment upper side rail as noted from the original panel.
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
Position the front compartment upper side rail on the vehicle.
Verify the fit of the fr ...
Backup Lamp Replacement
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the rear compartment sill trim plate. Refer to Rear Compartment
Sill Trim Plate Replacement.
Disconnect the electrical harness connector from the backup lamp socket.
Back Up Lamp Nut (Qty: 4)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface ...
Safety System Check
Now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles,
latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are all working properly.
Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts that might keep
a safety belt system from doing its job. See your dealer to have it rep ...