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:
Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the center pillar lower garnish molding. Refer to Center Pillar
Lower Ga rnish Molding Replacement
Remove the seat belt from the front seat. Refer to Driver or Passenger
Seat Retractor Side Belt Replacement
Center Pillar Upper Garnish Mo ...
Installation Procedure
Note: If the location of the original plug weld holes can
not be determined, space the plug weld holes every 40 mm (1½ in).
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the underbody
rear side rail reinforcement as noted from
the original panel.
Clean and ...
Safety Belt Reminders
Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light
There is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument cluster.
When the vehicle is started, this light flashes and a chime may come on to remind
the driver to fasten their safety belt. Then the light stays on solid until the
belt is buckled.
This c ...
