Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Floor Carpet Drying
If the carpet or the pad or insulator is wet, use the following criteria for drying or for replacing the components:
- For a 1-piece carpet assembly bonded to a cotton or a fiber padding, replace the entire assembly.
- For a 2-piece carpet assembly with a cotton or a fiber padding, replace the padding only. While the carpet is out of the vehicle, dry the carpet using the method described below.
- For a 1-piece carpet assembly bonded to a foam padding or attached to a synthetic padding, dry the carpet using the method described below.
- For a 2-piece carpet assembly with a synthetic padding, dry the assembly using the method described below.
- If you observe puddles of liquid on the carpet face, use a wet vacuum to remove the excess moisture.
- Blot the face of the carpet with a towel in order to absorb as much moisture as possible.
- Point a fan at the affected area and air dry the carpet.
Floor Panel Carpet Replacement
Floor Panel Carpet Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove front seats. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat ...
Other materials:
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 after the
paint protective film application.
Wipe the vehicle surface with isopropyl alcohol or fl ...
Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement
Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel (Qty:?€‰2)
Procedure
Use a flat bladed plastic trim tool in order to disengage the retainers
secur ...
Spark Plug Replacement
Spark Plug Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Open the hood.
Remove the engine sight shield.
Remove the ignition coil. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement.
1
Spark P ...
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