Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Body Waterleak Repair

Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual / Body / General / 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 ...

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Special Tools
Illustration Tool Number/Description EL–50334–20 Multi-Media Interface Tester (MIT) EL–50334–50 USB Cable and Adapter Kit EL-48028 Digital Radio Test ...

Shoulder Belt Replacement - Rear (Hatchback)
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Windshield Washer Solvent Container Hose Replacement
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