Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Emblem/Nameplate Replacement
- The part and vehicle surface should be 21?°C (70?°F) prior to installation. The vehicle should remain inside in a temperature range of 21?°C (70?°F) for 1 hour after assembly to allow the adhesive to develop sufficient bond strength.
- Using masking tape, mark two sides of the placement where the old emblem/nameplate was placed.
- Use a heat gun or equivalent, to heat the adhesive backed emblem/nameplates.
- A flat-bladed plastic tool can assist in the removal process.
- Wipe the vehicle surface area with a 50/50 solution by volume of isopropyl alcohol and clean drinkable water.
- Dry the area with a clean lint-free cotton cloth.
- Close any doors, liftgates, endgates and rear compartment lids where emblem/nameplates are to be placed.
- When removing protective liners from adhesive backed emblem/nameplates, be careful not to touch the adhesive tape or allow the tape to come in contact with dirt or any foreign matter prior to the placement and adhesion.
- Remove the protective liner from the emblem/nameplate.
- Position, align and press the emblem/nameplate to the previously marked location.
- Using a clean towel and the palm of the hand, press firmly for approximately 30?€‰seconds, the emblem/nameplate to the vehicle body panel surface.
- Ensure the emblem/nameplate is attached firmly to the body panel surface.
- Remove the masking tape and clean all tape residue from the vehicle body panel surface around the emblem/nameplate attachment location.
Caution:
Refer to Exterior Trim Emblem Removal Caution.
Clearcoat Thickness
The clearcoat on the vehicle is typically 0.059?€“0.078?€‰mm (1.5?€“2?€‰mils
[0.0015?€“0.0020?€‰in]) thick. The clearcoat contains ultraviolet screeners. Removing
more than ...
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 ...
Other materials:
Heated Front Seats
Warning
If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater
may cause burns. To reduce the risk of burns, people with such a condition should
use care when using the seat heater, especially for long periods of time. Do not
place anything on the seat that insulates again ...
Recreational Vehicle Towing
Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle,
such as a motor home. The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are
known as dinghy towing and dolly towing. Dinghy towing is towing the vehicle with
all four wheels on the ground. Dolly towing is towin ...
Front Bumper Lower Impact Bar Replacement
Front Bumper Lower Impact Bar Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.
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Front Bumper Lower Impact Bar Br ...
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