Chevrolet Captiva Service & Repair Manual: Front Floor
| If the location of the original
plug weld holes can not be determined, space the plug weld holes every 1
1/2 inches apart. Some panels may have structural weld thru adhesive. It
is required to replace the weld thru adhesive with an additional spot weld
between each factory spot weld. |
Removal
| 2. |
Disconnect battery ground. |
| 3. |
Remove all related panels and components. |
| 4. |
Repair as much damage as possible to
factory specifications. |
| 5. |
Remove sealers and corrosion protection
materials from repair area. |
| 6. |
Locate and drill out all factory welds.
Note number and location of welds for installation of front floor,
Fig. 1. |
| 7. |
Remove damaged front floor, Fig.
2. |
|
Installation
| 1. |
Drill 5/16 inch holes for plug weld
as required on service component, in locations noted from original
assembly. |
| 2. |
Prepare all mating surfaces as required. |
| 3. |
Apply 3M® Weld Thru Coating P/N 05916,
or equivalent, to all mating surfaces. |
| 4. |
Position new component to vehicle using
three dimensional measuring equipment and clamp into place. |
| 5. |
Plug weld accordingly, Fig.
3. |
| 6. |
Clean and prepare all welded surfaces. |
| 7. |
Apply sealers and corrosion protection
materials to repair area, as required. |
| 8. |
Refinish repaired area. |
| 9. |
Install all related panels and components. |
| 10. |
Connect battery ground. |
|
Fig.
1 Front floor weld locations
Fig.
2 Front floor removal
Fig.
3 Front floor plug weld locations
Removal
1.
Remove front side door trim panel.
2.
Remove three front door latch screws,
Fig. 1.
3.
Remove wat ...
Do not damage any inner panels
or reinforcements.
If the location of the original
plug weld holes can not be determined, space the plug weld holes every 1
1/2 inches ap ...
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