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:
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
The vehicle may have a Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system. Read this entire
section before using the system.
WARNING
SBZA does not detect vehicles rapidly approaching outside of the side blind
zones, pedestrians, bicyclists, or animals. Failure to use proper care when changing
lanes may res ...
Front End Inflatable Restraint Discriminating Sensor Replacement
Warning: Refer to SIR Warning in the Preface section.
Warning: Following the deployment of a side impact air bag, inspect the
following parts for damage. Replace these parts if
necessary:
The seat cushion frame
The seat recliner, if equipped
The seat adjuster
The seat back frame
...
Overlap/Backing Plate Sectioning (Welding)
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in
the Preface section.
Fit the service panel to the vehicle to ensure a proper fit.
Measure and mark a line at the sail panel 120 mm (4 3/4 in) from the
back glass opening and 70 mm (2 3/4 in) rearward from the ...
