Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Sheet Metal Damage
If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection.
Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the corrosion protection while maintaining the vehicle warranty.
Underbody Maintenance
At least twice a year, Spring and Fall, use plain water to flush dirt and debris
from the vehicle's underbody. Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can
do this. If not removed, rust ...
Finish Damage
Quickly repair minor chips and scratches with touch-up materials available from
your dealer to avoid corrosion. Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in
your dealer's body and paint s ...
Other materials:
Tires and Wheels Description and Operation (Tire Identification)
Identification
Accessory and warranty replacement must use TPC spec tires.
An outboard orientation stripe is added to the tread surface, with an
offset toward the outboard tire face.
All GM approved tires (Production, Service and Accessory) have a TPC
(Tire Performance C ...
Gear Position Sensor Replacement
Gear Position Sensor Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Unclip the engine control module (ECM) and bracket from the battery tray.
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Gear Position Sensor Magnet Bolt
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Hydraulic Clutch System Bleeding
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
Caution: Brake fluid must not come in contact with mineral oils and
greases. The smallest amount of such could lead to malfunction or breakdown
of the clutch.
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint
and Electrical Com ...
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