Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Aluminum Wheel Refinishing
- Finish Damage Evaluation Procedure
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Note:
- If the wheels are chrome-plated, do not re-plate or refinish
the wheels.
- If the wheels are polished aluminum, do not refinish the wheels
in the dealer environment. Utilize a refinisher that meets manufacturer
guidelines.
- Inspect the wheels for damage from uncoated wheel balance weights or
from automatic car wash facilities.
- Inspect the wheels for the following conditions:
- Verify the damage is not deeper than what sanding can remove.
- Inspect the wheels for cracks. If a wheel has cracks, discard the wheel.
- Inspect the wheels for bent rim flanges. If a rim flange is bent, discard
the wheel.
- Refinishing Procedure
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Warning:
To avoid serious personal injury when applying any
two part component paint system, follow the specific precautions provided
by the paint manufacturer. Failure to follow these precautions may cause
lung irritation and allergic respiratory reaction.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Tire and
Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Remove the balance weights from the wheel.
- Remove the tire from the wheel. Refer to Tire Dismounting and Mounting.
- Use a suitable cleaner in order to remove the following contaminants
from the wheel:
Note:
- Do not re-machine the wheel.
- Do not use chemicals in order to strip the paint from the wheel.
- Use plastic media blasting in order to remove the paint from the wheel.
- If the wheel had a machined aluminum finish, spin the wheel and use sand
paper in order to restore the circular machined appearance.
Note:
The wheel mounting surface and the wheel nut contact surface
must remain free of paint.
- Mask the wheel mounting surface and the wheel nut contact surface.
- Follow the paint manufacturer's instructions for painting the wheel.
- Unmask the wheel.
- Install a new valve stem.
Note:
Use new coated balance weights in order to balance the wheel.
- Install the tire to the wheel. Refer to Tire Dismounting and Mounting.
- Use a suitable cleaner in order to remove the following contaminants from
the wheel mounting surface:
- Install the tire and wheel assembly to the vehicle. Refer to Tire and Wheel
Removal and Installation.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
Inflate the tire to the manufacturer ...
Camber is the tilting of the wheels from the vertical when viewed from the front
of the vehicle. When the wheels tilt outward at the top, the camber is positive (+).
When the wheel tilts ...
Other materials:
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
The RKE transmitter may work up to 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle.
Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.
RKE without Remote Start
Shown
The following buttons are on the transmitter:
...
Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Opening Cover Replacement
Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Opening Cover Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Opening Cover
Procedure
Remove the front side door lock cylinder, Do Not
remove the outside door ...
Rear Brake Hose Replacement (Body to Axle - Disc Brake)
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal
and Install ...
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