Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure
- Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary
- Align the body lock pillar outer panel reinforcement.
- Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the body lock pillar outer panel reinforcement as noted from the original panel.
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
- Position the body lock pillar outer panel reinforcement on the vehicle.
- Verify the fit of the body lock pillar outer panel reinforcement
- Clamp the body lock pillar outer panel reinforcement into position.
- Plug weld accordingly.
- To create a solid weld with minimum heat distortion, make 25 mm (1 in) stitch welds along the seam with 25 mm (1 in) gaps between them. Then go back and complete the stitch weld.
- Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair.
- Paint the repaired area. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems.
- Install all related panels and components.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
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 ...
Body Lock Pillar Outer Panel Reinforcement Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Other materials:
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages
BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE
This message displays when the vehicle has detected that the battery voltage
is dropping beyond a reasonable point. The battery saver system starts reducing
features of the vehicle that may be noticed. At the point that features are disabled,
this message displays. Turn o ...
Tyre Repair
Warning:
Tire changing can be dangerous and should be done by trained professionals
using proper tools and procedures. Always read and
understand any manufacturer's warnings contained in their customers literature
or molded into the tire sidewall.
Serious eye and ear injury may result from no ...
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 ...
