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 License Plate Bracket Replacement
Front License Plate Bracket Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front license plate if equipped.
1
Front License Plate Bracket Screw (Qty:?€‰4)
Caution: Re ...
Front Fender Replacement
Front Fender Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.
Remove the headlamp. Refer to Headlamp Replacement.
Remove the front whe ...
Instrument Panel Center Molding Replacement (Without U58)
Instrument Panel Center Molding Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Instrument Panel Center Molding Assembly
Procedure
Use a flat bladed plastic trim tool in the shown locations, then
rotate the trim tool 90 ...
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