Chevrolet Cruze 2012 Manual page 1078

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Collision Repair
10. Remove the damaged rear side rail.
Installation Procedure
1. Cut the rear side rail 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. Create 5 x 18 mm (4/16 x 11/16) slots for MIG-brazing 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 (1½ in) apart.
4. Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary.
5. Fit the backing plates halfway into the sectioning joints, clamp in place and braze to the vehicle.
6. Align the rear side rail.
7. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for brazing and spot welding.
Note: In MIG-brazing areas 50 mm (2 in) must be kept clear of structural adhesive.
8. Apply structural adhesive to all attaching surfaces.
9. Position the rear side rail on the vehicle.
10. Verify the fit of the rear side rail.
11. Clamp the rear side rail into position.
BODY REPAIR
CHEVROLET CRUZE BODY REPAIR MANUAL 2010
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