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
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Environmental Fallout (Acid Rain)
Caution: Refer to Clearcoat/Ultraviolet Screeners Caution.
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Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision
Accident With or Without Air Bag Deployment ?€“ Component Inspections
Warning: Proper operation of the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
(SIR) sensing system requires that any repairs to the vehicle structure
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Cruise Control Package Installation
Installation Instructions Part Number
95142086
Kit Contents
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Description
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Steering Wheel with cruise control switch
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Installation Instruction Sheet
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