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:
Rear Side Door Window Rear Guide Replacement
Rear Side Door Window Rear Guide Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the rear side door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Replacement.
1
Rear Side Door Window R ...
Tire Inflation Description
When you inflate the tires to the recommended inflation pressures, the factory-installed
wheels and tires are designed in order to handle loads to the tire's rated load
capacity. Incorrect tire pressures, or under-inflated tires, can cause the following
conditions:
Vehicle handling co ...
Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint Inspection
Inspection Procedure
Remove the front wheel drive shaft inner joint and boot. Refer to Front
Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.
Remove the wheel drive shaft tripod bushing (1) from the tripod housing (3).
Remove the wheel drive shaft tripod housi ...
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