Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure
- 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.
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for brazing and spot welding.
- Position the body lock pillar inner panel on the vehicle.
- Verify the fit of the panel.
- Clamp the body lock pillar inner panel into position.
- Braze accordingly the body lock pillar inner panel upper.
- Spot weld accordingly the body lock pillar inner panel lower.
- 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 ...
Rocker Outer Panel Sectioning (MAG-Welding)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Other materials:
Front Side Door Upper Hinge and Lower Hinge Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner
Replacement.
Remove the front fender insulator. Refer to Front Fender Insulator
Replacement.
Remove the front side door. Refer to Front Side Door Replacement.
Front Side Door Hinge Bolt ( ...
Rail Dust Damage Repair
Warning: Refer to Eye Protection Warning in the Preface section.
Note: If rail dust has penetrated into the basecoat, the panel
requires refinishing. Ensure all the rail dust has been removed prior to
refinishing or the rust spots will return.
Rail dust damage comes from the tiny iron particles ...
Ultra High Strength Dual Phase Steel
This information provides repair recommendations and general guidelines for
steel classified as Ultra High Strength Dual Phase Steel (Dual
Phase Steel with a tensile strength greater than 800 MPa), also known as DPX.
General Motors recommends the following when repairing or replacing this type ...
