Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure
- Create 8 24 mm (5/16 x 15/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing along the edges of the underbody rear side rail reinforcement as noted from the original panel.
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for brazing.
- Position the underbody rear side rail reinforcement on the vehicle.
- Verify the fit of the underbody rear side rail reinforcement.
- Clamp the underbody rear side rail reinforcement into position.
- Braze 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 ...
Rear Floor Panel Filler Replacement (MAG-Welding)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Other materials:
Infants and Young Children
Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children.
Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need,
for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United
States and in every Canadian province ...
Engine Oil Pressure Light
Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine.
Driving with the engine oil low can also damage the engine. The repairs would not
be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Check the oil level as soon as possible. Add oil if required, but if the oil
level is within the operating ...
Driver or Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement
Warning: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage 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
T ...
