Chevrolet Trax: Rocker inner panel replacement
Removal Procedure
WARNING: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning .
NOTE: The rocker inner panel is made of Ultra High Strength
Dual Phase Steel
and should be replaced only at factory joints. Repairing or sectioning of
this part is not recommended. Refer to Ultra High Strength Dual Phase
Steel.
- 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.
Refer to Anti-Corrosion
Treatment and Repair (Base) .
Fig. 67: Drilling Out Factory Welds
- Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the rocker inner
panel.
- Drill all factory welds (1). Note the number and location of welds for
installation of the service assembly
Fig. 68: Rocker Inner Panel
- Remove the damaged rocker inner panel (1).
Installation Procedure
Fig. 69: Drilling Welds From Quarter Outer Panel
- Drill 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. 70: Rocker Inner Panel
- Position the rocker inner panel on the vehicle (1).
- Verify the fit of the panel.
- Clamp the rocker inner panel into position.
Fig. 71: Plug Welding Rocker Inner 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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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 .
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Removal Procedure
WARNING: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning
WARNING: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning .
NOTE: The body side frame rocker reinforcement is made of
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
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Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
Drain the transfer case fluid. Refer to Transfer Case Fluid Replacement.
Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Two-Piece Propeller Shaft
Replacement .
Remove the rear output shaft housing. Refer
A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
must be paired to the Bluetooth
system and then connected to the
vehicle before it can be used. See
your cell phone manufacturer's user
guide for Bluetooth functions before
pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth
phone is not connected, calls will be
made using OnStar H