Chevrolet Trax: Quarter outer panel sectioning
NOTE: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining
methods are allowed.
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 .
- 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) .
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Fig. 104: Cut Lines For Quarter Outer Panel
- Create cut lines on the quarter outer panel (1).
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Fig. 105: Sectioning Quarter Outer Panel
NOTE: Do not damage any inner panels or reinforcements.
- Cut the panel where sectioning is to be performed (1).
- Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the quarter outer
panel.
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Fig. 106: Drilling Factory Welds From Quarter Outer Panel
- Drill all factory welds (1). Note the number and location of welds for
installation of the service assembly
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Fig. 107: Quarter Outer Panel
- Remove the damaged quarter outer panel (1).
Installation Procedure
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Fig. 108: Quarter Outer Panel Cut Lines
- Cut the quarter outer panel in corresponding locations to fit the
remaining original panel. The sectioning
joint should be trimmed to overlap the remaining original panel by 25 mm (1
inch) at each joint location
(1).
- Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary.
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Fig. 109: Drilling Holes In Quarter Outer Panel Cut Lines
- Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) holes for plug welding along the edges of the
quarter outer panel as noted from the
original panel (1).
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
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Fig. 110: Quarter Outer Panel
- Position the quarter outer panel on the vehicle (1).
- Verify the fit of the quarter outer panel.
- Clamp the quarter outer panel into position.
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Fig. 111: Plug Welding Quarter Outer Panel
- Plug weld accordingly (1).
- To create a solid weld with minimum heat distortion, make 25 mm (1 in)
stitch welds along the seam with
25 mm (1 in) gaps between them. Then go back and complete the stitch weld.
- 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 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 .
NOTE: The center pillar upper stiffener is made of Dual
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:
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Immobilizer
See Radio Frequency Statement
Immobilizer Operation
This vehicle has a passive
theft-deterrent system.
The system does not have to be
manually armed or disarmed.
The vehicle is automatically
immobilized when the key is
removed from the ignition.
The system is automatically
disarmed wh
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The inflatable restraints passenger presence system is a calibrated system
that requires re-zeroing or a zero
check anytime the seat cushion trim attachments have been removed or the
passenger presence system has been
replaced. The procedures below are designed to assist in the re-zer