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:
Engine Block Assemble
Install the 4 piston oil nozzles (1).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Install the 4 piston oil nozzle bolts (2) and tighten to 25 Y (18 lb ft).
Install the knock sensor (2).
Install the knock se ...
Transmission Fluid Pump Disassemble (6T40/45/50)
Table 1:
Fluid Filter Assembly and Torque Converter Fluid
Seal Disassemble
Table 2:
Fluid Pump Disassemble
Fluid Filter Assembly and Torque
Converter Fluid Seal Disassemble
Fluid Filter Assembly and Torque Converter Fluid Seal Disassemble
...
Transmission Replacement (With 1.6L or 1.8L Engine)
Removal Procedure
Remove the battery tray. Refer to
Battery Tray Replacement.
Without draining the coolant or removing the hoses,
remove and position aside the radiator surge tank. Refer to
Radiator Surge Tank Replacement.
Remove the transmission range selector lever c ...
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