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.
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Special Tools
BO-24402-A Glass Sealant Remover (Cold Knife)
BO-39032 Stationary Glass Removal Tool
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Other materials:
Fog Lamps
For vehicles with front fog lamps, the button is on the outboard side of the
instrument panel.
The ignition must be on to turn on the fog lamps.
(Fog Lamps): Press to turn the
fog lamps on or off. An indicator light on the instrument cluster comes on when
the fog lamps are on.
The fog la ...
Steel Wheel Repair Description
Caution: Do not heat wheels in an attempt to soften them for straightening
or repair damage from striking curbs, etc. Do not weld wheels. The alloy used
in these wheels is heat-treated and uncontrolled heating from welding affects
the properties of the material.
Caution: The use o ...
Supplemental air bag warning light
In the Nissan Armada, the supplemental air bag warning light, identified by the
symbol
displayed in the instrument cluster, continuously monitors the integrity of the
air bag systems, pretensioners, and all associated wiring circuits.
When the ignition switch of the Nissan Armada is tur ...
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