Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution

Caution:

Avoid spilling brake fluid onto painted surfaces, electrical connections, wiring, or cables. Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces and cause corrosion to electrical components. If any brake fluid comes in contact with painted surfaces, immediately flush the area with water. If any brake fluid comes in contact with electrical connections, wiring, or cables, use a clean shop cloth to wipe away the fluid.

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 ...

Clearcoat Repair without Repainting

Repair Procedure Thoroughly wash the repair area with Liquid Wash and Wax GM?€‰P/N?€‰1052870 or the equivalent. Environmental damage may be corrected. Refer to Environment ...

Other materials:

Door Lock and Ignition Lock Folding and Non-Folding Key Cutting
High Security keys are available from the service parts system. Obtain the key code from the security card or from the GM Dealer World, Parts, Key Code Look Up system. If you have the key code and access to a Triax-E., BD Laser or other code key cutting machine from the GM Dealer Equipment C ...

Brake Pedal Travel Measurement and Inspection
Special Tools CH-28662 Brake Pedal Effort Gauge For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. With the ignition OFF and the brakes cool, apply the brakes 3–5 times, or until the brake pedal becomes firm, in order to deplete the brake booster power reserve. In ...

Wheel Drive Shafts Description and Operation
Front wheel drive axles are flexible assemblies. Front wheel drive axles consist of the following components: A front wheel drive shaft tripot joint (inner joint) A front wheel drive shaft constant velocity joint (outer joint) A front wheel drive shaft The front wheel drive shaft connec ...