Cruze

Front Compartment Upper Side Rail Replacement - MIG-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 .



6. Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds and weld seams of the front compartment upper side rail.
7. Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.



8. Grind factory weld seams.



9. Remove the front compartment upper side rail.

1. Create 5 x 18 mm (4/16 x 11/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing (1).
2. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for spot welding and brazing.

Note : In MIG-brazing areas 50 mm (2 in) must be kept clear of structural adhesive.

3. Apply structural adhesive to all attaching surfaces.



4. Position the front compartment upper side rail on the vehicle.
5. Verify the fit of the front compartment upper side rail.
6. Clamp the front compartment upper side rail into position.




Note: MIG-braze factory slots in the front hinge pillar body area (1) as noted from the original panel.

7. Braze accordingly.



8. Spot weld accordingly.
9. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair .
10. Paint the repaired area. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems .
11. Install all related panels and components.
12. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
13. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .