Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure

Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual / Body repair / Collision Repair / Body Lock Pillar Inner Panel Replacement (MAG-Welding) / Installation Procedure

Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the service panel as noted from the original panel.
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.

Position the body lock pillar inner panel on the vehicle.
Verify the fit of the panel.
Clamp the body lock pillar inner panel into position.

Plug weld accordingly body lock pillar inner panel upper and lower.
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 Inner Panel Replacement (MIG-Brazing)

Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...

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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 surfaces for welding. Position the rocker inner panel on the vehicle. Verify the fit of ...

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 System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery N ...

Rear Side Door Trim Replacement
Rear Side Door Inside Handle Bolt Finish Cap Procedure Pull handle back to remove cap. Use suitable tool to unsnap. Rear Side Door Inside Handle Screw Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section. Tighten 2.5 N·m (23 lb in) Rear Side Door Pull Handle Screw T ...