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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How Does an Airbag Restrain?
In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. In moderate to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle. Airbags supplement the protection provided by safety belts ...

Installation Procedure
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding. Apply structural adhesive to the attaching surfaces. Position the body rear end panel on the vehicle. Verify the fit of the body rear end panel. Clamp the body rear end panel into position. Spot weld accordingly as no ...

Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement
Preliminary Procedure Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front  Bumper Fascia Replacement. Remove the radiator grille support reinforcement. Refer to Radiator Grille Reinforcement Support Replacement. Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Retainer Bolt (Qty: 2) Caution: ...