Chevrolet Trax: Roof rear header 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.
- 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. 62: Drilling Out Plug Welds
- Drill all factory welds (1). Note the number and location of welds for
installation of the service assembly
Fig. 63: Rear Header Panel
- Remove the damaged rear header panel (1).
Installation Procedure
Fig. 64: Drilling Plug Weld Holes In Service Panel
- Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) holes for plug welding along the edges of the
service panel (1) as noted from the
original panel.
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
Fig. 65: Rear Header Panel
- Position the roof rear header (1) panel on the vehicle.
- Verify the fit of the panel.
- Clamp the roof rear header panel into position.
Fig. 66: Plug Welding Rear 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 .
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
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
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Fig. 15: Power Steering Pump Rear Brace
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Fig. 16: Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod
Stee
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be specific to any
unique situation or individual vehicle configuration. For model-specific
information see appropriate articles where available.
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