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.
Removal Procedure
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 ...
Body Lock Pillar Inner Panel Replacement (MAG-Welding)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Other materials:
Water Hose Test
Note: Use a water hose without the nozzle attached.
Have an assistant inside of the vehicle i 1. n order to locate the leak.
Begin testing at the base of the window or the windshield.
Slowly move the hose upward and across the top of the vehicle.
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Radio Reception
Frequency interference and static can occur during normal radio reception if
items such as phone chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and external electronic
devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet. If there is interference or
static, unplug the item from the accessory power ...
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 Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section.
Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Dis ...
