Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Full-Cut Method Description
Note:
- If corrosion of the pinch-weld flange is present, or if sheet metal
repairs or replacements are required, refinish the pinch-weld flange in
order to present a clean, primer-only surface.
- If paint repairs are required, mask the flange bonding area, prior to
applying the color coat, in order to provide a clean, primer-only surface.
- Appropriate materials for these primer applications are typically 2
component catalyzed products. Use materials such as BASF?€‰DE15?®, DuPont?€‰2610?®,
Sherwin-Williams PSE?€‰4600 and NP70?® and Martin-Semour?€‰5120 ,5130?®
, PPG?€‰DP90LF SPIES/HECKER?€‰3688/8590 ?€“ 3688/5150 ?€“ 4070/5090 STANDOX?€‰11158/13320
?€“ 14653/14980 products are approved for this application. Follow the manufacturer's
directions for the mix, the application, and the drying times.
- After repairing the opening as indicated, shake the pinch-weld primer
black?€‰#3 well. Using a new dauber, apply the primer to the primed surface
of the flange in the bonding area. Allow the primer to dry for 10?€‰minutes.
Use only the full cut method, also known in the field as full strip method, when
installing windows.
This method includes the following:
- The replacement of a majority of the urethane adhesive bead. Remove all
but approximately 2 mm?€‰(3/64?€‰in) of the existing bead of urethane adhesive
from the pinch-weld flange.
- Apply pinch-weld primer to any exposed painted areas on the pinch-weld flange.
No mounds or loose pieces of urethane adhesive should remain on the pinch-weld
flange. Do not remove all traces of urethane adhesive.
Front Side Door Window Weatherstrip Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove front side door trim panel. Re ...
Special Tools
BO-24402-A Glass Sealant Remover (Cold Knife)
BO-39032 Stationary Glass Removal Tool
Use an adhesive that is approved by GM
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Too ...
Other materials:
Radio Settings
Select and the following may display:
Auto Volume
Radio Favorites
Radio Tune Bar
Radio Text
XM Categories
Radio Factory Settings
Auto Volume
This feature adjusts the radio volume to compensate for road and wind noise as
the vehicle speeds up or slows down, so that the volume leve ...
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 Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Boot Replacement
Special Tools
DT-35910 Drive Axle Boot Clamp Pliers
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Disassemble Procedure
Note: There are types of inner joints available. If the inner
joint is connected with the CV style joint, the inner joint is not serviced
separa ...
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