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Chevrolet Trax: Body tail lamp filler panel replacement

Removal Procedure

WARNING: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning .

WARNING: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning

  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 body tail lamp filler panel.

Fig. 147: Drilling Factory Welds
Fig. 147: Drilling Factory Welds

  1. Drill all factory welds (1). Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.

Fig. 148: Body Tail Lamp Filler Panel
Fig. 148: Body Tail Lamp Filler Panel

  1. Remove the body tail lamp filler panel (1).

Installation Procedure

Fig. 149: Drilling Body Tail Lamp Filler Panel Plug Weld Holes
Fig. 149: Drilling Body Tail Lamp Filler Panel Plug Weld Holes

  1. Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) holes for plug welding along the edges of the body rear end panel (1) as noted from the original panel.
  2. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.

Fig. 150: Body Tail Lamp Filler Panel
Fig. 150: Body Tail Lamp Filler Panel

  1. Position the body tail lamp filler panel on the vehicle (1).
  2. Verify the fit of the body tail lamp filler panel.
  3. Clamp the body tail lamp filler panel into position.

Fig. 151: Plug Welding Body Tail Lamp Filler Panel
Fig. 151: Plug Welding Body Tail Lamp Filler Panel

  1. Plug the weld accordingly (1).
  2. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair (Base) .
  3. Paint the repaired area. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems .
  4. Install all related panels and components.
  5.  Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  6.  Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

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