Chevrolet 2002 Automobile User Manual


 
3-36 2002 Avalanche
SRIM Composite
Repair
The Avalanche midgate and tailgate, as
well as the Chevrolet Pro-tec
®
composite
pickup box, can be repaired using SRIM
composite repair procedures.
Repair Procedure
1. Remove all related panels and
components.
2. Clean front and back sides of area
to be repaired.
3. On both sides of the damaged area,
use an 80 grit disc on a D.A. sander
to feather out the area where repair
is to be performed.
4. Bevel the edges on both sides of the
damaged area with a 50 grit abrasive
disc.
5. Clean the repair area with a tack rag
and compressed air.
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