Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Finish Care
Application of aftermarket clearcoat sealant/wax materials is not recommended. If painted surfaces are damaged, see your dealer to have the damage assessed and repaired. Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage the vehicle's finish if they remain on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter.
Occasional hand waxing or mild polishing should be done to remove residue from the paint finish. See your dealer for approved cleaning products.
Do not apply waxes or polishes to uncoated plastic, vinyl, rubber, decals, simulated wood, or flat paint as damage can occur.
Caution
Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may damage it. Use only non-abrasive waxes and polishes that are made for a basecoat/ clearcoat paint finish on the vehicle.
To keep the paint finish looking new, keep the vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible.
Washing the Vehicle
To preserve the vehicle's finish, wash it often and out of direct sunlight.
Caution
Do not use petroleum-based, acidic, or abrasive cleaning agents as they can
damage the vehicle's paint, ...
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Moldings
Caution
Failure to clean and protect the bright metal moldings can result in a hazy
white finish or pitting. This damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
The bright metal moldings on ...
Other materials:
Rear Compartment Lid Rear Hinge Replacement
Rear Compartment Lid Rear Hinge Replacement
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Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the rear window trim panel. Refer to Rear Window Panel Trim
Replacement.
Remove the rear compartment lid. Refer to Rear Comp ...
Airbag Steering Wheel Module Coil Centering
Note: If a double wire harness strap is installed onto the wire
harness assembly and steering column, the original holder for the wire strap(s)
MUST be reused during installation.
Remove the wire harness strap(s) where necessary.
Caution: The new SIR coil assembly will ...
Drive and Driven Sprocket, Drive Link, and Park Pawl Installation (6T30)
Drive and Driven Sprocket, Drive Link, and Park Pawl Installation
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Component Name
1
Front Differential Carrier Baffle
2
Baffle Retainer
3
Front Differential ...
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