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 .
Disa
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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SPECIFICATIONS
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Fastener Tightening Specifications
REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
LUGGAGE CARRIER SIDE RAIL REPLACEMENT (TRAX)
Fig. 1: Luggage Carrier Side Rail
Luggage Carrier Side Rail Replacement (Trax)
Warning
When you are doing this
inspection, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be
injured.
Before starting this check, be
sure there is enough room
around the vehicle. It should be
parked on a level surface.
Apply the parking brake. Be
ready to apply th