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:
Rear Seat Back Bolster Replacement
Rear Seat Back Bolster Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling
1
Rear Seat Back Cushion Bolster
Warning: Refer 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 ...
Park - Engine Running (Gen 1)
When the gear selector lever is in the Park (P) position, fluid is drawn into
the pump through the transmission fluid filter assembly. Line pressure is then directed
to the following valves:
Fluid Pressure Directed in Preparation
for a Shift
Manual Valve
Mechanically controlled ...
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