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Chevrolet Trax: Rear wheelhouse outer panel replacement

Chevrolet Trax (2013-2022) Workshop Manual / Accessories & Equipment / Collision Repair / Collision repair - Repair instructions / Rear wheelhouse outer 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. Repair as much of the damage as possible to factory specifications. Refer to Dimensions - Body (Opel, Encore), Dimensions - Body (Trax).
  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 rear wheelhouse outer panel.

Fig. 99: Drilling Welds From Rear Wheelhouse Outer Panel
Fig. 99: Drilling Welds From Rear Wheelhouse Outer Panel

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

Fig. 100: Rear Wheelhouse Outer Panel
Fig. 100: Rear Wheelhouse Outer Panel

  1. Remove the damaged rear wheelhouse outer panel (1).

Installation Procedure

  1. Align the rear wheelhouse outer panel.

Fig. 101: Drilling Plug Weld Holes
Fig. 101: Drilling Plug Weld Holes

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

Fig. 102: Rear Wheelhouse Outer Panel
Fig. 102: Rear Wheelhouse Outer Panel

  1. Position the rear wheelhouse outer panel on the vehicle (1).
  2. Verify the fit of the rear wheelhouse outer panel.
  3. Clamp the rear wheelhouse outer panel into position.

Fig. 103: Plug Welding Rear Wheelhouse Outer Panel
Fig. 103: Plug Welding Rear Wheelhouse Outer 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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