Chevrolet Trax: Front side door outer panel replacement
Special Tools
- BO-6392 Flanging Tool Kit
- BO-6396 Bonding Pliers
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
NOTE: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining
methods are allowed.
Removal Procedure
WARNING: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning .
- Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable
Disconnection and
Connection .
- Remove the front side door. Refer to Front Side Door Replacement .
- Remove the front side door outside handle. Refer to Front Side Door
Outside Handle Replacement .
- Remove the outside rearview mirror. Refer to Outside Rearview Mirror
Replacement .
- Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as
necessary. Refer to Anti-
Corrosion Treatment and Repair (Base) .
Fig. 85: Grinding Edge Of Side Door Outer Panel
- Grind the edges of the front side door outer panel (1) to separate the
outer door panel from the door shell.
Fig. 86: Front Side Door Outer Door Panel
- Remove the front side door outer door panel (1).
- Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair
area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-
Corrosion Treatment and Repair (Base) .
- Straighten the edges of the door shell.
Installation Procedure
- Align the front side door outer panel.
- Verify the fit of the front side door outer panel.
Fig. 87: Front Side Door Outer Door Panel
- Clamp the front side door outer panel (1) into position.
- Pre-flanging the flange with BO-6396 pliers and BO-6392 tool kit.
Fig. 88: Front Side Door Outer Door Panel Hem Flanges
- Continue to hammer in stages along the hem flanges (1).
- Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as
necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion
Treatment and Repair (Base) .
- Install the outside rearview mirror. Refer to Outside Rearview Mirror
Replacement .
- Install the front side door outside handle. Refer to Front Side Door
Outside Handle Replacement .
- Install the front side door. Refer to Front Side Door Replacement .
- 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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Special Tools
BO-6392 Flanging Tool Kit
BO-6396 Bonding Pliers
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
NOTE: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandator
Removal Procedure
WARNING: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning .
WARNING: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning .
Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and En
Removal Procedure
WARNING: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning .
WARNING: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning
Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enab
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Diagnostic Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this
diagnostic procedure.
Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic
approach.
Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each
diagnostic category
DTC Descriptors
DT
Engine Coolant Indicators
The instrument panel cluster (IPC) shows the engine temperature on the
temperature gauge. The value is
sent on the data communication line from engine control module (ECM). When
the coolant temperature is
more than 128ºC (262ºF) IPC receives a discrete input from