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:
Communication Interface Module Battery Replacement
Communication Interface Module Battery Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the instrument panel lower compartment. Refer to
Instrument Panel Lower Compartment Replacement
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Evaporative Emission Control System Description
Typical Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Hose Routing Diagram
(1)
Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Purge Solenoid Valve
(2)
EVAP Canister
(3)
EVAP Vapor Tube
(4)
Vapor Recirculation Tube
(5) ...
Starter Installation
Install the starter (4).
Install the lower starter bolt stud (3) and if equipped the washer.
Install the upper starter bolt (2) and if equipped the washer (1).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Tighten the starter bolt and starter bolt stud to 25 ...
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