Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Rocker Inner Panel Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the regional mandatory joining methods are allowed.
Installation Procedure
Align the rocker inner panel.
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the quarter
outer panel as noted from the original panel.
Clean and prepare the attaching ...
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:
Thread Repair
General purpose thread repair kits are available commercially.
Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning in the Preface section.
Note: Refer to the thread repair kit manufacturer's instructions
regarding the size of the drill and which tap to use.
Always avoid any buildup of chips. Back ou ...
Water Management Description and Operation
Plenum Water Flow Direction and Cleaning
A large percentage of water will flow off the windshield area into the plenum
chamber drain system and then down the outside on the
plenum to the underside of the vehicle. To ensure that the plenum chamber water
management system performs properly, the ...
Installation Procedure
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the rear inner
wheelhouse as noted from the original panel.
Note: If the location of the original plug weld holes can not be
determined, space the plug weld holes every 40 mm (1½ in).
Clean and prepare the attaching & ...
