Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Roof Front Header Panel Replacement (MAG-Welding)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the regional mandatory joining methods are allowed.
Installation Procedure
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
Apply one-part windshield urethane adhesive as noted from the original
panel.
Position the roof panel (1) on the
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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 ...
Other materials:
Installation Procedure
Create 5 x 18 mm (4/16 x 11/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing along the edges
of the tail lamp pocket as noted f rom the
original panel.
Note:
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for brazing.
Position the tail lamp pocket on the vehicle.
Verify the fit of the ta ...
Installation Procedure
Note: If the location of the original plug weld holes can
not be determined, space the plug weld holes every 40 mm (1½ in).
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the underbody
rear side rail reinforcement as noted from
the original panel.
Clean and ...
Winter Driving
Driving on Snow or Ice
Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the tires and the road, creating
less traction or grip.
Wet ice can occur at about 0°C (32°F) when freezing rain begins to fall, resulting
in even less traction.
Avoid driving on wet ice or in freezing rain until roads c ...
