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 Window Switch Replacement (Right Side)
Front Side Door Window Switch Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front side door widow switch bezel. Refer to Front Side Door
Window Switch Bezel Replacement.
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Sunroof Description and Operation (Tilt and Slide)
The Tilt/Slide sunroof consists of a moving glass panel and a manual sunshade.
In the Tilt/Slide sunroof system the rear of the glass tilts up above the roof line
for venting, and slides between the headliner and the roof panel to open fully.
The sunshade is operated by manually pushing or pu ...
Air Conditioning Refrigerant Service Valve Core Replacement
Special Tools
GE-39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
GE-46246 Valve Core Removal Tool
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
Remove the service port valve cor ...
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