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:
Parking/Turn Signal Lamp
1. Open the hood. See Hood.
2. Remove the parking/turn signal lamp bulb socket from the headlamp assembly
by turning counterclockwise.
3. Remove the bulb from the bulb socket by pulling it straight out.
4. Install the new bulb in the bulb socket.
5. Install the bulb socket into the headlamp ...
Ignition and Start Switch Housing Replacement
Ignition and Start Switch Housing Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the theft deterrent module. Refer to Theft Deterrent Module
Replacement.
Remove the turn signal switch bracket. Refer to T ...
Engine Oil Cooler Coolant Inlet Hose Replacement (LUV)
Engine Oil Cooler Coolant Inlet Hose Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Open the hood.
Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
1
Oil Coo ...
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