Chevrolet Trax: Roof outer panel replacement
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 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) .
- Locate and mark all factory welds.
Fig. 51: Cutting Welds
- Drill all factory welds (1). Note the number and location of welds for
installation of the service assembly.
- Cut the adhesive with an appropriate tool.
Fig. 52: Roof Panel
- Remove the damaged roof panel (1).
Installation Procedure
Fig. 53: Drilling Holes For Plug Welding
- 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. 54: Applying Adhesive
- Apply one-part windshield urethane adhesive as noted from the original
panel (1).
Fig. 55: Roof Panel
- Position the roof panel (1) on the vehicle.
- Verify the fit of the panel.
- Clamp the panel into position.
Fig. 56: Plug Welding Roof 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 .
NOTE: The roof front header panel is made of Ultra High Strength
Steel and
should be replaced only at factory joi
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
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The diagnostic information contained in this Diagnostic Aids section will
help you determine the correct course
of action to take for the following 4 main conditions. Refer to the appropriate
condition from this list:
Vibration Diagnostic Aids - Vibration Intermittent or Not Duplicated
Vibratio
Defensive driving means "always
expect the unexpected." The first
step in driving defensively is to wear
the safety belt.
Assume that other road users
(pedestrians, bicyclists, and
other drivers) are going to be
careless and make mistakes.
Anticipate what they might do
and be ready.
Allow en