Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Sheet Metal Damage
If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection.
Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the corrosion protection while maintaining the vehicle warranty.
Underbody Maintenance
At least twice a year, Spring and Fall, use plain water to flush dirt and debris
from the vehicle's underbody. Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can
do this. If not removed, rust ...
Finish Damage
Quickly repair minor chips and scratches with touch-up materials available from
your dealer to avoid corrosion. Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in
your dealer's body and paint s ...
Other materials:
Trip Odometer
The trip odometer measures the distance the vehicle has been driven since the
function was last reset.
Press the reset stem in the lower right of the tachometer to toggle between the
odometer and the trip odometer. To reset the trip odometer to zero, press and hold
the reset stem while the ...
Fuel Tank Filler Door Latch Housing Replacement
Fuel Tank Filler Door Latch Housing Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the rear wheelhouse panel liner. Refer to Rear Wheelhouse
Liner Replacement.
Remove the fuel tank filler door. Refer to ...
Front Bumper Fascia Replacement
Front Bumper Fascia Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the radiator opening upper cover. Refer to Front Opening
Upper Cover Replacement.
Remove the front bumper opening lower cover. Refer to ...
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