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Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure

  1. Create 6 x 20 mm (4/16 x 11/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing along the upper edges of the service panel as noted from the original panel.
  2. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for brazing and spot welding.

  1. Position the body lock pillar inner panel on the vehicle.
  2. Verify the fit of the panel.
  3. Clamp the body lock pillar inner panel into position.

  1. Braze accordingly the body lock pillar inner panel upper.

  1. Spot weld accordingly the  body lock pillar inner panel lower.
  2. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair.
  3. Paint the repaired area. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems.
  4. Install all related panels and components.
  5. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  6. 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 ...

Rocker Outer Panel Sectioning (MAG-Welding)
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 body side outer lower panel as noted from the original panel. Note: If the location of the original plug weld holes can not be determined, space the plug weld holes every 40 mm (1½ in). Clean and prepare the attac ...

Exterior Lamp Controls
The exterior lamp control is to the left of the steering column on the instrument panel. There are four positions: (Off): Briefly turn to this position to turn the automatic lamp control off or on again. AUTO (Automatic): Turns the headlamps on automatically at normal brightness, togethe ...

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 ...

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