Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Front Compartment Upper Side Rail Replacement (MAG-Welding)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the regional mandatory joining methods are allowed.
Installation Procedure
Create 5 x 18 mm (4/16 x 11/16 in) slots for MIG-Brazing along the edges
of the front wheelhouse panel rear reinforcement as
noted from the original panel.
Create a 5 x 18 mm (4/ ...
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 Syst ...
Other materials:
Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision
Warning: Restraint systems can be damaged in a collision. To help
avoid injury and ensure that all parts in need of replacement are
replaced:
Replace any seat belt system that was in use during the
collision serious enough to deploy any automatic restraint device such as
air
bags and ...
Tracing Powder or Chalk Test
Clean the weatherstrips and the contact surfaces with cleaning solvent.
Apply powder or chalk in an unbroken line to the contact surface of the
weatherstrip surrounding the perimeter of the suspected
areas.
Close the panel completely without slamming the panel. Closing the panel
comple ...
Rear Compartment Lid Adjustment
Rear Compartment Lid
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Procedure
Loosen the rear compartment lid hinge bolt (Qty: 4) to
adjust the rear compartment lid.
Adjust the rear compartment lid in order to obtain an even gap between
the rear compartment ...
