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:
Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Rod Replacement
Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Rod Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the rear side door window rear guide. Refer to Rear Side
Door Window Rear Guide Replacement.
Remove the rear side door lock ...
Liftgate Adjustment
Liftgate Adjustment
Callout
Component Name
1
Liftgate
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Procedure
Loosen the 4 liftgate hinge bolts to adjust the liftgate.
Adjust the liftgate in order to obtai ...
Radiator Grille Emblem/Nameplate Replacement
Radiator Grille Emblem/Nameplate Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.
Remove the front bumper energy absorber. Refer to Front Bu ...
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