Chevrolet Captiva Service & Repair Manual: Front Lower Frame Rail
| 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 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 lower
rail, Fig. 1. |
| 7. |
Remove damaged front lower rail,
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 front lower rail to vehicle
using three dimensional measuring equipment. Clamp front lower rail
into place, Fig. 3. |
| 5. |
Plug weld accordingly, Fig.
4. |
| 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 lower frame rail weld locations
Fig.
2 Front lower frame rail removal
Fig.
3 Front lower frame rail installation
Fig.
4 Front lower frame rail plug weld locations
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
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