Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Emblem/Nameplate Replacement
- The part and vehicle surface should be 21?°C (70?°F) prior to installation. The vehicle should remain inside in a temperature range of 21?°C (70?°F) for 1 hour after assembly to allow the adhesive to develop sufficient bond strength.
- Using masking tape, mark two sides of the placement where the old emblem/nameplate was placed.
- Use a heat gun or equivalent, to heat the adhesive backed emblem/nameplates.
- A flat-bladed plastic tool can assist in the removal process.
- Wipe the vehicle surface area with a 50/50 solution by volume of isopropyl alcohol and clean drinkable water.
- Dry the area with a clean lint-free cotton cloth.
- Close any doors, liftgates, endgates and rear compartment lids where emblem/nameplates are to be placed.
- When removing protective liners from adhesive backed emblem/nameplates, be careful not to touch the adhesive tape or allow the tape to come in contact with dirt or any foreign matter prior to the placement and adhesion.
- Remove the protective liner from the emblem/nameplate.
- Position, align and press the emblem/nameplate to the previously marked location.
- Using a clean towel and the palm of the hand, press firmly for approximately 30?€‰seconds, the emblem/nameplate to the vehicle body panel surface.
- Ensure the emblem/nameplate is attached firmly to the body panel surface.
- Remove the masking tape and clean all tape residue from the vehicle body panel surface around the emblem/nameplate attachment location.
Caution:
Refer to Exterior Trim Emblem Removal Caution.
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 ...
Environmental Fallout (Acid Rain)
Caution: Refer to Clearcoat/Ultraviolet Screeners Caution.
Note: Always refer to the manufacturer's packaged instructions for
the detailed procedures of materials used for compounding ...
Other materials:
Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Warning.
Note: There are several types of plastic collar fuel and evaporative
emission quick connect fittings used on this vehicle.
Bartholomew (1)
Q Release (2)
Squeeze to Rele ...
Seat Belt Service Precautions
Note: If the vehicle has been in a collision, refer to Repairs
and Inspections Required After a Collision for additional information.
Do not bleach or dye the seat belt webbing. Use only the following items
in order to clean the seat belt webbing:
A mild soap and water ...
Transmission Control Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the floor console. Refer to
Front Floor Console Replacement.
Lift both cable adjustment retainers (1), one for
each cable, to release the shift lever and selector lever cable.
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Pull the shift lever and selector lever cable ret ...
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