Cruze

Front End Upper Tie Bar Replacement - Brazing

Note : According to different corrosion warranties, only the regional mandatory joining methods are allowed.

Warning : Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the Preface section.

Warning : Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section.

1. Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
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 Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair : Base



6. Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the front end sheet metal cross panel reinforcement (1).
7. Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.



8. Remove the front end sheet metal cross panel reinforcement (1).
9. Drill all factory welds.



10. Grind factory welds off the front end upper tie bar.



11. Remove the front end upper tie bar (1).

1. Position the front end upper tie bar (1) on the vehicle.
2. Verify the fit of the front end upper tie bar.
3. Clamp the front end upper tie bar into position.



4. Braze accordingly.



5. Braze accordingly.
6. Grind down weld seams as needed for related panels and components.
7. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.



8. Position the front end sheet metal cross panel reinforcement (1) on the vehicle.
9. Verify the fit of the front end upper tie bar.
10. Clamp the front end sheet metal cross panel reinforcement into position.



11. Spot weld accordingly.
12. Use factory slots for slot brazing.



13. Position the bonnet front bumper bracket (1) on the vehicle.
14. Clamp the bonnet front bumper bracket into position.



15. Spot weld accordingly (1).
16. Install front bumper impact bar before applying the sealers and anti-corrosion materials.
17. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair : Base
18. Paint the repaired area. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems
19. Install all related panels and components.
20. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
21. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling