Chevrolet Captiva Service & Repair Manual: Front Wheelhouse
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
1. |
Remove front tie bar as outlined in
Upper Tie Bar. |
2. |
Locate and drill out all factory welds.
Note number and location of welds for installation of front wheelhouse,
Fig. 1. |
3. |
Remove damaged front wheelhouse,
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 wheelhouse to vehicle
using three dimensional measuring equipment. Clamp front wheelhouse
into place, Fig. 3. |
5. |
Plug weld accordingly, Fig.
4. |
6. |
Install front tie bar as outlined in
Upper Tie Bar. |
7. |
Clean and prepare all welded surfaces. |
8. |
Apply sealers and corrosion protection
materials to repair area, as required. |
9. |
Refinish repaired area. |
10. |
Install all related panels and components. |
11. |
Connect battery ground. |
|
Fig.
1 Front wheelhouse weld locations
Fig.
2 Front wheelhouse removal
Fig.
3 Front wheelhouse installation
Fig.
4 Front wheelhouse plug weld locations
Removal
Do not allow radiator to swing
after removing front suspension crossmember. Upper portion of radiator should
be fixed using strings.
1.
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Removal
1.
Remove two fuel door bolts, Fig.
1.
2.
Remove fuel door, Fig. 1.
Installation
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