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:
Top Tether Anchor
A top tether (3, 4) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A
top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The top tether attachment (2) on the
child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce
the forward movement and rotation of the child re ...
Bluetooth (Overview)
For vehicles equipped with Bluetooth capability, the system can interact with
many cell phones, allowing:
Placement and receipt of calls in a hands-free mode.
Sharing of the cell phone’s address book or contact list with the vehicle.
To minimize driver distraction, before driving, and ...
Engine Mount Bracket Installation
Install the engine mount bracket (2).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Install the 3 engine mount bracket bolts and tighten to 60 Y (45 lb ft) + 45?E0°.
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