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:
Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement
Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Open and support the hood assembly.
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Windshield Wiper Arm Nut Cap
Tip: Use a small flat-bladed tool in order to ...
Parking Brake Adjustment (Disc Brake)
Note: The park brake cable adjusting nut is a nylon lock type. Use
ONLY HAND TOOLS whenever tightening or loosening the adjusting nut.
Apply and fully release the park brake several times. Verify that the park
brake lever releases completely.
Turn ON the ignition. Verify the red B ...
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch
The Nissan Armada should normally be driven with the Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) system enabled, as it helps maintain vehicle stability and traction.
In situations such as being stuck in mud, snow, or sand, the Nissan Armada VDC
system may reduce engine power to limit wheel spin. This can ...
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