Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Windshield and Wiper Blades
Clean the outside of the windshield with glass cleaner.
Clean rubber blades using a lint-free cloth or paper towel soaked with windshield washer fluid or a mild detergent. Wash the windshield thoroughly when cleaning the blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and a buildup of vehicle wash/wax treatments may cause wiper streaking.
Replace the wiper blades if they are worn or damaged. Damage can be caused by extreme dusty conditions, sand, salt, heat, sun, snow, and ice.
Air Intakes
Clear debris from the air intakes, between the hood and windshield when washing
the vehicle. ...
Weatherstrips
Apply Dielectric silicone grease on weatherstrips to make them last longer, seal
better, and not stick or squeak. Lubricate weatherstrips at least once a year. Hot,
dry climates may require more f ...
Other materials:
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 and/or polishing.
Since the severity of the condition varies from area to area, proper diagno ...
Adhesive Installation of Windshields
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning.
Use a urethane adhesive systems which meet GM Specification GM?€‰3651G.
Remove all mounds or loose pieces of urethane adhesive from the pinchweld
area.
If the original window is being reused, remove all but approxi ...
Rear Window Wiper Motor Replacement (Hatchback)
Rear Window Wiper Motor Replacement
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Preliminary Procedure
Open and support the liftgate assembly.
Remove the rear window wiper arm assembly. Refer to Rear Window
Wiper Arm Replacement.
Remove th ...
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