Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Mild Steel
This information provides repair recommendations and general guidelines for steel classified as Mild Steel. This type of steel normally has a tensile strength less than 270 MPa. This includes the common steel names of:
- Mild Steel
- Bake Hardenable Steel (BH)
- Solid Solution Strengthened Steel
General Motors recommends the following when repairing or replacing this type of steel during collision repair.
Recommended Repairs:
- Cold repairs can be performed on this type of steel, unless the damage includes kinks. If the damage includes kinks, the part should be replaced.
- Controlled use of heat can be used to repair damage, if the heat does not exceed 650°C (1200°F). The heat should be applied a maximum of 2 times, for up to 90 seconds.
- Sectioning or partial replacement of this type of steel is recommended only at approved locations, in a specific sectioning procedure.
- This type of steel can be used as a sleeve, or backer plate, when recommended in a specific sectioning procedure.
- Squeeze Resistance Spot Welding can be used to replace factory spot welds, where applicable
- MIG plug welding and MIG stitch welding can be used on this type of steel.
- MIG Brazing can be used on this type of steel
High Strength Low Alloy Steel
This information provides repair recommendations and general guidelines for
steel classified as High Strength Low Alloy Steel, also known
as HSLA. This type of steel normally has a tensile strength ...
Ultra High Strength Dual Phase Steel
This information provides repair recommendations and general guidelines for
steel classified as Ultra High Strength Dual Phase Steel (Dual
Phase Steel with a tensile strength greater than 800 MPa), ...
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Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the scheduled maintenance intervals and replace
it at the first oil change after each 80 000 km (50,000 mi) interval. If you are
driving in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the filter at each engine oil change.
How ...
Passenger Sensing System
The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the front outboard passenger position.
The passenger airbag status indicator will light on the instrument panel when the
vehicle is started.
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The words ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, will be visible during the
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Installation Procedure
Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary.
Align the body lock pillar outer panel reinforcement.
Create 8 x 24 mm (5/16 x 15/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing upper (1) and
lower (2).
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for spot welding and brazing.
Position the body loc ...
