Chevrolet Trax: 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
- 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.
- Repair as much of the damage as possible to factory specifications.
Refer to Dimensions - Body (Opel,
Encore), Dimensions - Body (Trax).
- 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 rear wheelhouse
outer panel.
Fig. 99: Drilling Welds From Rear Wheelhouse Outer Panel
- Drill all factory welds (1). Note the number and location of welds for
installation of the service assembly.
Fig. 100: Rear Wheelhouse Outer Panel
- Remove the damaged rear wheelhouse outer panel (1).
Installation Procedure
- Align the rear wheelhouse outer panel.
Fig. 101: Drilling Plug Weld Holes
- 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.
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
Fig. 102: Rear Wheelhouse Outer Panel
- Position the rear wheelhouse outer panel on the vehicle (1).
- Verify the fit of the rear wheelhouse outer panel.
- Clamp the rear wheelhouse outer panel into position.
Fig. 103: Plug Welding Rear Wheelhouse Outer Panel
- Plug the 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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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 .
WARNI
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
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SPECIFICATIONS
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Fastener Tightening Specifications
REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER TRIM PANEL INSULATOR REPLACEMENT
Fig. 1: Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel
Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Insulator Replacement
INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER CENTER TRIM
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