Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: 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), also known as DPX.
General Motors recommends the following when repairing or replacing this type of steel during collision repair.
Note:
- Repair of this type of steel is not recommended.
- This type of steel should be replaced at factory joints only. Sectioning or partial replacement is not recommended.
- The use of heat to repair damage is not recommended for this type of steel.
- Stitch Welding is not recommended for this type of steel.
- This classification of steel can not be used as a backing reinforcement or a sleeve for a sectioning joint, unless a specific procedure is available.
Recommended Repairs:
- Squeeze Resistance Spot Welding can be used to replace factory spot welds, where applicable.
- MIG plug welding can be used to replace factory spot welds.
- MIG Brazing can be used to replace factory spot welds.
Special Tools and Equipment
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 c ...
Frame and Underbody
Specifications
Engine Shield Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Engine Shield Bolt (Qty: 4)
Caution: Refer to ...
Other materials:
Washer Fluid
What to Use
When windshield washer fluid is needed, be sure to read the manufacturer's instructions
before use. If operating the vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below
freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing.
Adding Washer Fluid
Open the ca ...
Air/Wind Noise
Special Tools
CH-39570 Chassis Ear
GE-41416 Ultrasonic Leak Detector
Warning: Refer to Assistant Driving Warning in the Preface section.
To analyze a reported windnoise condition, test drive the vehicle to
determine the origin of the noise.
Choose a regular route with smooth and strai ...
Backup Lamp Replacement
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the rear compartment sill trim plate. Refer to Rear Compartment
Sill Trim Plate Replacement.
Disconnect the electrical harness connector from the backup lamp socket.
Back Up Lamp Nut (Qty: 4)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface ...
