Chevrolet Trax: Front compartment side rail replacement

Removal Procedure

WARNING: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning .

WARNING: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning .

1. Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
3. Remove all related panels and components.
4. Visually inspect the damage. Repair as much of the damage as possible.
5. Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti- Corrosion Treatment and Repair (Base) .

Fig. 26: Drilling Factory Welds

6. Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the front compartment side rail.
7. Drill all factory welds (1). Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.

Fig. 27: Front Compartment Side Rail

8. Remove the front compartment side rail (1).

Fig. 28: Drilling Holes For Plug Welds

1. Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) holes for plug welding along the edges of the front compartment side rail as noted from the original panel (1).
2. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.

Fig. 29: Front Compartment Side Rail

3. Position the front compartment side rail on the vehicle (1).
4. Verify the fit of the front compartment side rail.
5. Clamp the front compartment side rail into position.

Fig. 30: Plug Welding

6. Plug weld accordingly (1).
7. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair (Base) .
8. Paint the repaired area. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems .
9. Install all related panels and components.
10. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
11. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

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