Chevrolet Trax: Roof front header panel replacement
Removal Procedure
WARNING: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning .
NOTE: The roof front header panel is made of Ultra High Strength
Steel and
should be replaced only at factory joints. Repairing or sectioning of this
part is not recommended. Refer to Ultra High Strength 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) .
- Locate and mark all factory welds.
![Fig. 57: Drilling Factory Welds](images/manuals/4484/index561(3).gif)
Fig. 57: Drilling Factory Welds
- Drill all factory welds (1). Note the number and location of welds for
installation of the service assembly.
![Fig. 58: Roof Front Header Panel](images/manuals/4484/index562(3).jpg)
Fig. 58: Roof Front Header Panel
- Remove the damaged roof front header panel (1).
Installation Procedure
![Fig. 59: Drilling Plug Weld Holes](images/manuals/4484/index563(3).gif)
Fig. 59: Drilling Plug Weld Holes
- Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) holes for plug welding along the edges of the
service panel as noted from the
original panel (1).
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
![Fig. 60: Roof Front Header Panel](images/manuals/4484/index564(3).gif)
Fig. 60: Roof Front Header Panel
- Position the roof front header (1) panel on the vehicle.
- Verify the fit of the panel.
- Clamp the roof front header panel into position.
![Fig. 61: Plug Welding Roof Front Header Panel](images/manuals/4484/index565(3).gif)
Fig. 61: Plug Welding Roof Front Header Panel
- Plug 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 .
Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to B
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 facto
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
Place drain pans under the vehicle.
Remove as much power steering fluid from the power steering fluid
reservoir as possible.
Fig. 24: Steering Fluid Reservoir Outlet Hose And Clamp
Release the power steering fluid reservoir outlet hose clamp (1) and
disconnect the power