Chevrolet Captiva Manual page 18

TRAINING
Tie Bar Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint
(SIR) system.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove all related panels and components.
4. Repair as much of the damage as possible to
factory specifications.
5. Note the location and remove the sealers and
anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as
necessary.
6. Locate and drill out all factory welds.
Note the number and location of the welds
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for installation of the tie bar assembly.
7. Remove the damaged tie bar assembly.
Installation Procedure
If the location of the original plug weld
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holes can not be determined, space the plug
weld holes every 40 mm (1 1/2 in) apart.
Some panels may have structural weld-thru
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adhesive. It is necessary to replace the
weld-thru adhesive with an additional spot
weld between each factory spot weld.
1. Drill 8-mm (5/16-in) plug weld holes in the
service part as necessary in the locations noted
from the original panel.
2. Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary.
3. Apply 3M Weld-Thru Coating P/N 05916 or
equivalent to all mating surfaces.
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