Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Roof Outer Panel Replacement (4NB)
- 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.
- Visually inspect the damage. Repair as much of the damage as possible.
- Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary. 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.
- Cut the adhesive with an appropriate tool.
- Remove the damaged roof panel?€‰(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 as noted from the original panel?€‰(1).
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
- Apply one-part windshield urethane adhesive?€‰(1) as noted from the original panel.
- Position the roof panel?€‰(1) on the vehicle.
- Verify the fit of the panel.
- Clamp the panel 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.
- Drill 8?€‰mm (5/16?€‰in)
Roof Front Header Panel Replacement
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair
Warning.
Note: The roof front header panel is made of Ultra High Strength
Steel and ...
Roof Outer Panel Replacement (5HB)
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair
Warning.
Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
Disconnect the nega ...
Other materials:
Heated Seats Description and Operation
Heated Seat Components
The driver and passenger heated seats each consist of the following components:
Left heated seat switch
Right heated seat switch
HVAC control module
Seat heating control module
Seat cushion heating element
Seat back heating element
Seat cushion ...
Transmission Replacement (With 1.6L or 1.8L Engine)
Removal Procedure
Remove the battery tray. Refer to
Battery Tray Replacement.
Without draining the coolant or removing the hoses,
remove and position aside the radiator surge tank. Refer to
Radiator Surge Tank Replacement.
Remove the transmission range selector lever c ...
Control Valve Body Cover Replacement
Removal Procedure
Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the front bumper fascia opening lower cover.
Refer to Front Bumper ...
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