Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Body Hinge Pillar Lower Reinforcement Replacement
- 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.
- Repair as much of the damage as possible. Refer to Dimensions - Body.
- Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair.
- Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the front hinge pillar body.
- Drill all factory welds (1). Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.
- Remove the damaged front hinge pillar body reinforcement (1).
Warning:
Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning.
- Installation Procedure
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- Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary.
- Align the front hinge pillar body reinforcement.
- Drill 8 mm (5/16 in)
holes for plug welding along the edges of the front hinge pillar body as noted from the original panel (1).
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
- Position the front hinge pillar body reinforcement on the vehicle (1).
- Verify the fit of the front hinge pillar body reinforcement.
- Clamp the front hinge pillar body reinforcement 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.
General
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Body Waterleak Repair
Warning: If the vehicle interior is exposed to moisture and becomes
soaked up to the level of the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM), the SDM and
SDM harness connector must be replaced. ...
Other materials:
Climate Control Systems
These climate control systems control the heating, cooling, and ventilation for
the vehicle.
Climate Control System with Heater and Air Conditioning
1. Temperature Control
2. Fan Control
3. Air Delivery Mode Control
4. Driver and Passenger Heated Seats (If Equipped)
5. Air Conditioning
6. ...
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
Passenger Side Shown, Driver Side Similar
High-Beam Headlamp
Low-Beam Headlamp
Parking/Turn Signal Lamps
High-Beam Headlamp/Low-Beam Headlamp
Open the hood. See Hood.
For the driver side bulb, remove the windshield washer bottle filler
neck by turning it one-quarter ...
Flushing
Special Tools
BO 42220 Universal 12V Leak Detection Lamp
GE 41447 R-134A A/C Tracer Dye Box of 24
GE 45268 A/C Flush Adapter Kit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Note: Flushing with the ACR 2000 is not intended to remove metal from
the A/C ...
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