Chevrolet Trax: Center pillar reinforcement replacement
Removal Procedure
WARNING: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning .
WARNING: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning .
NOTE: The center pillar upper stiffener is made of Dual Phase Steel
and should be
replaced only at factory joints. Repairing or sectioning of this part is not
recommended. Refer to Dual Phase Steel.
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative
Cable Disconnection and
Connection
- Remove all related panels and components.
- Visually inspect the damage. Repair as much of the damage as possible.
- Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as
necessary. Refer to Anti-
Corrosion Treatment and Repair (Base) .
- Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the center pillar
reinforcement.
![Fig. 117: Drilling Factory Welds](images/manuals/4484/index543(4).gif)
Fig. 117: Drilling Factory Welds
- Drill all factory welds (1). Note the number and location of welds for
installation of the service assembly
![Fig. 118: Center Pillar Reinforcement](images/manuals/4484/index552(4).gif)
Fig. 118: Center Pillar Reinforcement
- Remove the damaged center pillar reinforcement (1).
Installation Procedure
- Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary.
- Align the center pillar reinforcement.
![Fig. 119: Drilling Plug Weld Holes In Center Pillar Reinforcement](images/manuals/4484/index562(4).gif)
Fig. 119: Drilling Plug Weld Holes In Center Pillar Reinforcement
- Drill a 8 mm (5/16 in) holes for plug welding along the edges of the
center pillar reinforcement as noted
from the original panel (1).
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
![Fig. 120: Center Pillar Reinforcement](images/manuals/4484/index569(4).gif)
Fig. 120: Center Pillar Reinforcement
- Position the center pillar reinforcement on the vehicle (1).
- Verify the fit of the center pillar reinforcement.
- Clamp the center pillar reinforcement into position.
![Fig. 121: Welding Center Pillar Reinforcement](images/manuals/4484/index573(4).gif)
Fig. 121: Welding Center Pillar Reinforcement
- Plug weld accordingly (1).
- Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as
necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion
Treatment and Repair (Base) .
- Paint the repaired area. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems .
- Install all related panels and components.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable
Disconnection and Connection .
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
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Removal Procedure
WARNING: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning .
WARNING: Refer to Collision Sectioning Warning .
WARNING: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning .
NOTE:
Removal Procedure
WARNING: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning .
WARNING: Refer to Collision Sectioning Warning
WARNING: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning .
Disabl
Removal Procedure
WARNING: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning .
WARNING: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning
NOTE: The rear end lower panel reinforcement extension is
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: Press to turn the lamps off,
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: When the button is returned to
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on automatically when a door is
opened.
: Press to turn on the dome
lamps.
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