Chevrolet Captiva Service & Repair Manual: Roof
| If the location of the original
plug weld holes cannot be determined, or if structural weld thru adhesive
is present, space the plug weld holes every 1 1/2 inches apart. |
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. |
| 7. |
Remove liftgate as outlined in Liftgate. |
| 8. |
Locate and drill out all factory welds.
Note number and location of welds for installation of roof panel,
Fig. 1. |
| 9. |
With aid of an assistant, remove roof
panel, Fig. 2. |
|
Installation
| 1. |
Drill 5/16 inch holes for plug weld
as required on service component, in locations noted from original
assembly (1), Fig. 3. |
| 2. |
Prepare all mating surfaces as required. |
| 3. |
Apply 3M® Weld Thru Coating P/N 05916
or equivalent to all mating surfaces. |
| 4. |
With aid of an assistant, position
roof panel to body, Fig. 4. |
| 5. |
Plug weld accordingly, Fig.
5. |
| 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 Roof weld locations
Fig.
2 Roof removal
Fig.
3 Roof preparation
Fig.
4 Roof installation
Fig.
5 Roof plug weld locations
Removal
1.
Open body side doors on side that lower
rocker moldings will be serviced from.
2.
Remove four rocker molding screws,
Fig ...
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 ...
Rocker Molding
Upper Frame Rail