Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure
- Align the body side outer panel reinforcement.
- Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the body side outer panel reinforcement as noted from the original panel.
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
- Position the body side outer panel reinforcement on the vehicle.
- Verify the fit of the body side outer panel reinforcement.
- Clamp the body side outer panel reinforcement into position.
- Plug 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 Collision Sectioning Warning in the Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Glass and She ...
Body Side Outer Panel Reinforcement Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Other materials:
Problems with Route Guidance
Inappropriate route guidance can occur under one or more of the following conditions:
• The turn was not made on the road indicated.
• Route guidance might not be available when using automatic rerouting for the next
right or left turn.
• The route might not be changed when using automati ...
Rear Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement - Left Side
Preliminary Procedure
Remove rear seat - left side. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement
Rear Seat Back Cushion Cover
Procedure
Remove the staples from the seat back cover.
Remove seat back cushion cover from Velcro.
Rear Seat Back Cushion Pad
Rear Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Re ...
Wheel Alignment Measurement
Steering and vibration complaints are not always the result of improper
alignment. One possible cause is wheel and tire imbalance.
Another possibility is tire lead due to worn or improperly manufactured tires.
Lead/pull is defined as follows: At a constant highway speed
on a typical straight ...
