Chevrolet Cruze 2012 Manual page 1008

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Collision Repair
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the regional mandatory joining methods are allowed.
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to
Warning: Refer to
1. Disable the SIR System. Refer to
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to
3. Remove all related panels and components.
4. Visually inspect the damage. Repair as much of the damage as possible.
5. Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary. Refer to
6. Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the body lock pillar outer panel reinforcement.
7. Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.
8. Remove the damaged body lock pillar outer panel reinforcement.
Installation Procedure
1. Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary.
2. Align the body lock pillar outer panel reinforcement.
3. 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
Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning
Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning
SIR Disabling and
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and
BODY REPAIR
in the Preface section.
in the Preface section.
Enabling.
CHEVROLET CRUZE BODY REPAIR MANUAL 2010
Connection.
Anti-Corrosion Treatment and
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S e c tion 03
Repair.