Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Mild Steel
This information provides repair recommendations and general guidelines for steel classified as Mild Steel. This type of steel normally has a tensile strength less than 270 MPa. This includes the common steel names of:
- Mild Steel
- Bake Hardenable Steel (BH)
- Solid Solution Strengthened Steel
General Motors recommends the following when repairing or replacing this type of steel during collision repair.
Recommended Repairs:
- Cold repairs can be performed on this type of steel, unless the damage includes kinks. If the damage includes kinks, the part should be replaced.
- Controlled use of heat can be used to repair damage, if the heat does not exceed 650°C (1200°F). The heat should be applied a maximum of 2 times, for up to 90 seconds.
- Sectioning or partial replacement of this type of steel is recommended only at approved locations, in a specific sectioning procedure.
- This type of steel can be used as a sleeve, or backer plate, when recommended in a specific sectioning procedure.
- Squeeze Resistance Spot Welding can be used to replace factory spot welds, where applicable
- MIG plug welding and MIG stitch welding can be used on this type of steel.
- MIG Brazing can be used on this type of steel
High Strength Low Alloy Steel
This information provides repair recommendations and general guidelines for
steel classified as High Strength Low Alloy Steel, also known
as HSLA. This type of steel normally has a tensile strength ...
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), ...
Other materials:
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maintained properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out
slowly. But if there ever is a blowout, here are a few tips about what to expect
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Brake Fluid
The brake/clutch master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid as
indicated on the reservoir cap.
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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.
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