Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Body Side Frame Rocker 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 to factory specifications. Refer to Dimensions - Body.
- Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair.
- Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the body side frame rocker reinforcement.
- Drill all factory welds (1). Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.
- Remove the damaged body side frame rocker reinforcement (1).
Warning:
Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning.
Warning:
Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning.
Note:
The body side frame rocker reinforcement is made of Ultra High Strength Dual Phase Steel and should be replaced only at factory joints. Repairing or sectioning of this part is not recommended. Refer to Ultra High Strength Dual Phase Steel.
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- Installation Procedure
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- Align the body side frame rocker reinforcement.
- Drill a 8?€‰mm (5/16?€‰in)
holes for plug welding along the edges of the quarter outer panel (1) as noted from the original panel.
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
- Position the body side frame rocker reinforcement on the vehicle (1).
- Verify the fit of the body side frame rocker reinforcement.
- Clamp the body side frame rocker reinforcement into position.
- Plug the 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.
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Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Frame Replacement
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Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
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Doing Your Own Service Work
Warning
It can be dangerous to work on your vehicle if you do not have the proper
knowledge, service manual, tools, or parts. Always follow owner manual procedures
and consult the service manual for your vehicle before doing any service work.
If doing some of your own service work, use the pro ...
Electrical System Overload
The vehicle has fuses and circuit breakers to protect against an electrical system
overload.
When the current electrical load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and
closes, protecting the circuit until the current load returns to normal or the problem
is fixed. This greatly reduces the c ...
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Special Tools
EN-45059 Angle Meter
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Support the radiator and condenser from above using the upper brackets
on each side.
Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
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