Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Front Bumper Impact Bar Replacement
- Removal Procedure
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- Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
- Remove all related panels and components.
- Repair as much of the damage as possible to factory specifications. Refer to Dimensions - Body.
- Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair.
- Locate and mark all factory welds.
- Drill all factory welds (1). Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.
- Remove the damaged impact bar (1).
Warning:
Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning.
- Installation Procedure
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- Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) holes for plug welding along the edges of the service panel (1) as noted from the original panel.
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
- Position the impact bar (1) on the vehicle.
- Verify the fit of the bar.
- Clamp the impact bar into position.
- Plug weld accordingly (1).
- Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair.
- Paint the repaired area. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems.
- Install all related panels and components.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
Front Bumper Impact Bar Lower Bracket Replacement
Front Bumper Impact Bar Lower Bracket Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front bumper opening ...
Front Bumper Lower Impact Bar Replacement
Front Bumper Lower Impact Bar Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to ...
Other materials:
Top Tether Anchor
A top tether (3, 4) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A
top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The top tether attachment (2) on the
child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce
the forward movement and rotation of the child re ...
How the System Works
The LDW camera sensor is on the windshield ahead of the rearview mirror.
To turn LDW on and off, press the LANE DEPART button on the steering wheel. The
control indicator will light when LDW is on.
When the vehicle is started, the LDW indicator on top of the instrument panel
to the right o ...
Rear Side Door Stationary Window Replacement
Rear Side Door Stationary Window Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning.
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the rear side door window. Refer to Rear Side Door Win ...
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