Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems
Warning:
Exposure to isocyanates during paint preparation and application processes can cause severe breathing problems. Read and follow all of the instructions from the manufacturers of painting materials, equipment, and protective gear.
All paint finish repairs of rigid exterior surfaces must meet GM standards. Refer to the latest revision of the GM Approved Refinish Materials book to identify the paint systems you may use that have been engineered to meet GM standards. The GM Approved Refinish Materials book supplies all approved products, including volatile organic compound (VOC) compliant regulations recommended by the individual manufacturer, and detailed procedures for materials used in their paint system.
The latest revision of the GM Approved Refinish Materials booklet is located on the Genuine GM Parts website at www.genuinegmparts.com.
Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair (Base)
Warning: When applying sound deadeners, or anti-corrosion materials
due care and preventative measures must be exercised to prevent any material
from being sprayed into door and quarter panel ...
Body Panel Paint Protector Replacement (VGC)
The paint protective film and vehicle surface temperature should be 13?€“32?°C
(55?€“90?°F) for best results.
Automatic car washes should be avoided for at least 24?€‰hours afte ...
Other materials:
Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Coding (Free Wheeling)
Special Tools
BO-49753 Assembly Tool
The door lock cylinder uses 8 of the 8?€‰cut positions. The tumbler positions
are staggered from side to side, 4 on one side and 4 on the other, are not self-retaining,
and are not snap in.
Note: All lock cylinders for side milled keys ha ...
Front Side Door Weatherstrip Replacement - Body Side
Front Side Door Weatherstrip Replacement - Body Side
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the upper center pillar trim. Refer to Center Pillar Upper
Trim Panel Replacement.
Remove the lower center pillar t ...
Secondary Air Injection System Description
The Secondary Air Injection System aids in the reduction of hydrocarbon exhaust
emissions during a cold start. This occurs when the start-up engine coolant temperature
(ECT) is between −10 to +56?C (14?33?F), the intake air temperature (IAT) is greater
than −10?C (14?F) and it has ...
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