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](images/manuals/4484/index566(3).gif)
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](images/manuals/4484/index567(3).gif)
Fig. 63: Rear Header Panel
- Remove the damaged rear header panel (1).
Installation Procedure
![Fig. 64: Drilling Plug Weld Holes In Service Panel](images/manuals/4484/index568(3).gif)
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](images/manuals/4484/index569(3).jpg)
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](images/manuals/4484/index570(3).gif)
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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Removal Procedure
WARNING: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Warning .
NOTE: If servicing a
fuel system, insure the fuel pressure has been relieved.
Fig. 52: Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
NOTE: There are
several types of plastic collar fuel and evaporative emission quick
connect f
DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX
DTC B2745 (WITH C67/CJ2): Traction control switch
Diagnostic Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this
diagnostic procedure.
Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic
approach.
Diagnostic Procedure Instr