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:
Towing the Vehicle
Caution
Incorrectly towing a disabled vehicle may cause damage. The damage would not
be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not lash or hook to the chassis components
— including the front and rear subframes, suspension control arms, and links — during
towing and recovery of a disabled ve ...
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Sedan without Sunroof)
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Warning: Do not attempt to repair or alter the head impact
energy-absorbing material glued to the headliner or to the garnish trims.
If the material is damaged ...
Rear Seat Back Cushion Panel Replacement
Rear Seat Back Cushion Panel Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the rear seat back cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Back Cushion
Removal and Installation
Remove the rear seat head restraint guide. ...
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