Chevrolet Trax: Quarter outer panel sectioning

NOTE: According to different corrosion warranties, only the regional mandatory joining methods are allowed.

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 .

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. 104: Cut Lines For Quarter Outer Panel

6. Create cut lines on the quarter outer panel (1).

Fig. 105: Sectioning Quarter Outer Panel

NOTE: Do not damage any inner panels or reinforcements.

7. Cut the panel where sectioning is to be performed (1).
8. Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the quarter outer panel.

Fig. 106: Drilling Factory Welds From Quarter Outer Panel

9. Drill all factory welds (1). Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly

Fig. 107: Quarter Outer Panel

10. Remove the damaged quarter outer panel (1).

Installation Procedure

Fig. 108: Quarter Outer Panel Cut Lines

1. Cut the quarter outer panel in corresponding locations to fit the remaining original panel. The sectioning joint should be trimmed to overlap the remaining original panel by 25 mm (1 inch) at each joint location (1).
2. Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary.

Fig. 109: Drilling Holes In Quarter Outer Panel Cut Lines

3. Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) holes for plug welding along the edges of the quarter outer panel as noted from the original panel (1).
4. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.

Fig. 110: Quarter Outer Panel

5. Position the quarter outer panel on the vehicle (1).
6. Verify the fit of the quarter outer panel.
7. Clamp the quarter outer panel into position.

Fig. 111: Plug Welding Quarter Outer Panel

8. Plug weld accordingly (1).
9. To create a solid weld with minimum heat distortion, make 25 mm (1 in) stitch welds along the seam with 25 mm (1 in) gaps between them. Then go back and complete the stitch weld.
10. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair (Base) .
11. Paint the repaired area. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems .
12. Install all related panels and components.
13. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
14.  Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

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