Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Front Hinge Pillar Body Sectioning (MAG-Welding)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the regional mandatory joining methods are allowed.
Installation Procedure
Cut the front compartment front rail in corresponding locations to fit
the remaining original panel. The sectioning joint should be
trimmed to allow a gap of one-and-one-half-times the met ...
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
Remove the front wheelhouse rear panel brace (1) from service panel.
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding instead of the adhesive noted from
the front area of the original panel.
Note: Double the number of drills at the flange where front
wheelhouse panel and front comp ...
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 ...
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the
Vehicle.
Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and
Installation.
Note: DO NOT re-use the lower control arm bolts and nuts. Discard
and use NEW only.
Remove wheel speed sensor wiring harness ...
