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 Seal Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the sunroof window panel. Refer to Sunroof Window Replacement.
Remove the seal from the window panel frame by pulling the seal away
at one point and continuing around the perimeter of the frame.
Clean around the edge of the inside surf ...
Caster Description
Caster is the tilting of the uppermost point of the steering axis either forward
or backward, when viewed from the side of the vehicle. A backward tilt is positive (+)
and a forward tilt is negative (−). Caster influences directional control of the
steering but does not a ...
Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement.
Disconnect the intake camshaft position actuator solenoid valve wiring
harness plug (3).
Disconnect the exhaust camshaft position actuator solenoid valve wiring ...
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