Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Clearcoat Thickness
The clearcoat on the vehicle is typically 0.059?€“0.078?€‰mm (1.5?€“2?€‰mils [0.0015?€“0.0020?€‰in]) thick. The clearcoat contains ultraviolet screeners. Removing more than 0.5?€‰mils (0.019?€‰in) of the clearcoat may result in early paint failure.
Clearcoat Repair without Repainting
Repair Procedure
Thoroughly wash the repair area with Liquid Wash and Wax GM?€‰P/N?€‰1052870
or the equivalent.
Environmental damage may be corrected. Refer to Environment ...
Emblem/Nameplate Replacement
Caution: Refer to Exterior Trim Emblem Removal Caution.
The part and vehicle surface should be 21?°C (70?°F) prior to installation.
The vehicle should remain inside in a temperature ...
Other materials:
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
After the frontal airbags and seat-mounted side impact airbags inflate, they
quickly deflate, so quickly that some people may not even realize an airbag inflated.
Roof-rail airbags may still be at least partially inflated for some time after they
inflate. Some components of the airbag module m ...
Timing Belt Replacement
Special Tools
EN-6333 Timing Belt Tensioner Locking Pin
EN-6340 Camshaft Locking Tool
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Note: If the timing belt is being replaced due to the maintenance
schedule interval, then the timing belt t ...
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Replacement (Radiator)
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Replacement - Radiator
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System
Draining and Filling.
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Retaining ...
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