Chevrolet Cruze 2012 Manual page 1003

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Collision Repair
10. Remove the damaged body lock pillar outer panel.
Installation Procedure
1. Cut the body lock pillar outer panel in corresponding locations to fit the remaining original panel. The sectioning joint should be
trimmed to allow a gap of one-and-one-half-times the metal thickness at the sectioning joint.
2. Create a 50 mm (2 in) backing plate from the unused portion of the service part.
3. Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) along the sectioning cut on the remaining original part. Locate these holes 13 mm (1/2 in) from the edge of part
and spaced 40 mm (1 1/2 in) apart.
4. Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary.
5. Fit the backing plates halfway into the sectioning joints, clamp in place and plug weld to the vehicle.
6. Align the body lock pillar outer panel.
7. Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the body lock pillar outer panel as noted from the original panel.
8. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
BODY REPAIR
CHEVROLET CRUZE BODY REPAIR MANUAL 2010
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