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:
Safety Belt Extender
If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it.
But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer will order you an extender.
When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender
will be long enough for you. To help avoid personal inju ...
Front Brake Caliper Overhaul
Disassembly Procedure
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
Warning: Do not place fingers in front of the caliper piston(s)
in an attempt to catch or protect it when applying compressed air. The
piston(s) ...
Drive Range, First Gear Engine Braking (Gen 1)
When the gear selector lever is moved to the Drive (D) range from the Neutral
(N) position, the transmission will provide engine braking. In this operating range,
the normally-low 1234 pressure control solenoid 5 is commanded ON and, in the engine
braking mode, the following changes occur with ...
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