Chevrolet Captiva Service & Repair Manual: Upper 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 upper
outer rail, Fig. 1. |
| 7. |
Remove damaged front upper outer rail,
Fig. 2. |
|
Installation
| 1. |
Drill 5/16 inch holes for plug weld
as required on service component, in locations noted from original
assembly, 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. |
Position front upper outer rail to
vehicle using three dimensional measuring equipment. Clamp front
upper outer rail into place, 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 Upper frame rail weld locations
Fig.
2 Upper frame rail removal
Fig.
3 Upper frame rail preparation
Fig.
4 Upper frame rail installation
Fig.
5 Upper frame rail plug weld locations
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
...
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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