Chevrolet Trax: Plastic Panel Information and Repair - Repair instructions
GENERAL PLASTIC REPAIR
WARNING:
In order to reduce the risk of personal injury when exposed to toxic
fumes
while grinding, cutting, or applying repair material on any type of sheet
molded compound or RIM rigid plastic, observe the following guidelines:
- Work in a properly ventilated area
- Apply protective cream to any exposed skin
- Remove any mixture that comes into contact with skin
- Wash skin with cold water to remove glass and resin dust
- Use a sander with a vacuum attachment
- Follow the repair material manufacturer's instructions
Also, always wear the following:
- An approved respirator, or air supplied respirator
- Eye protection
- Rubber gloves
- Earplugs
- Protective clothing
The following procedures should be followed when repairing all types of
thermoset plastic:
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HOW TO IDENTIFY PLASTIC PARTS
Fig. 1: Identifying SAE Code
Plastic parts can be identified by the SAE code, which is usually found on
the rear of the part, and/or by the
characteristics of the plas
DIMENSIONS - BODY (ENCORE)
Point-to-point measurements are for reference only. All measurements are
given in millimeters. Use these
measurements for diagnosing and estimating. Point-to-point measurem
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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.
Diagnostic Fault
AUTOMATIC HVAC DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
The air temperature and the air delivery description and operation are
divided into five areas:
HVAC Control Components
Air Speed
Air Delivery
Heating and A/C Operation
Recirculation Operation
HVAC Control Components
HVAC Controls
The HVAC controls in