Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision

Driver or Passenger Seat Retractor Side Belt Replacement

Warning: Refer to SIR Warning in the Preface section. Warning: In order to prevent accidental deployment and the risk of personal injury, do not dispose of an undeployed inflatable restraint ...

Accident With or Without Air Bag Deployment - Component Inspections

Warning: Proper operation of the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) sensing system requires that any repairs to the vehicle structure return the vehicle structure to the original production co ...

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Driver or Passenger Seat Replacement
Removal Procedure Warning: Refer to SIR Warning in the Preface section. Warning: When carrying a live inflator module, make sure the bag opening is pointed away from you. This minimizes the chance of injury in the case of an accidental deployment. Never carry the inflator module by the wi ...

Installation Procedure
Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary Align the body lock pillar outer panel reinforcement. Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the body lock pillar outer panel reinforcement as noted from the original panel. Clean and prepare the attaching  surfac ...

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 System. Refer to SIR  Disabling and Enabling. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Bat ...