Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: 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. The SDM could be activated when powered, which could cause airbag deployment and result in personal injury.
Depending on the location of the waterleak, you may have to remove certain interior components in order to repair the leak.
- If the floor carpet is wet, refer to Floor Carpet Drying.
- Cut out a portion of the adhesive caulking in the leak area from inside or outside of the vehicle.
- Clean and remove all loose particles of the adhesive old caulking from the area.
- Apply joint body and seam sealer where the old adhesive caulking was removed.
- Allow the adhesive caulking to dry for several hours.
- Test for leaks.
- Install the trim, if removed.
Body Hinge Pillar Lower Reinforcement Replacement
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair
Warning.
Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
Disconnect the nega ...
Dimensions - Body (4NB)
Point-to-point measurements are for reference only. All measurements are given
in millimeters. Use these measurements for diagnosing and estimating. Point-to-point
measurements are duplicated with ...
Other materials:
Sunroof Window Replacement
Sunroof Window Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Sunroof Window Bolt?€‰(Qty:?€‰4)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Tighten
5?€‰Y (44?€‰lb?€‰in)
2
...
Sunroof Window Height and Opening Fit Adjustment
Note: Correct adjustment cannot be achieved if the sunroof window
is closed from vent position.
Cycle the sunroof window from full open to closed position.
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Note: Do Not remove or lower headliner to access sunroof window
screws.
Loosen the adjusting screws on ...
Brake Rotor Thickness Variation Measurement
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Note: Any disc brake rotor that exhibits thickness variation exceeding
the maximum acceptable level must be refinished or replaced. Thickness variation
exceeding the maximum acceptable level can cause brake pulsation.
If the inboard fricti ...
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