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:
Brake Pad and Rotor Burnishing
Warning: Road test a vehicle under safe conditions and while obeying
all traffic laws. Do not attempt any maneuvers that could jeopardize vehicle
control. Failure to adhere to these precautions could lead to serious personal
injury and vehicle damage.
Burnishing the brake pads and br ...
Throttle Body Assembly Installation
Install a NEW throttle body seal.
Install the throttle body (1).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Install the 4 throttle body bolts (2) and tighten to 8 Y (71 lb in).
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Drive and Driven Sprocket, Drive Link, and Park Pawl Installation (6T40/45/50)
Drive and Driven Sprocket, Drive Link, and Park Pawl Installation
Callout
Component Name
1
Front Differential Carrier Baffle
2
Front Differential Carrier Baffle Bolt M6 x 16& ...
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