Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Case Porosity Repair
Some external leaks are caused by case porosity in non-pressurized areas.
- Thoroughly clean the area to be repaired with a cleaning solvent. Air dry the area.
- Using instructions from the manufacturer, mix a sufficient amount of an epoxy to make the repair.
- Apply the epoxy. A clean, dry soldering acid brush can be used to clean the area and also to apply the epoxy cement. Make certain that the area to be repaired is fully covered.
- Allow the epoxy cement to cure for three hours before assembling the components.
- Repeat the fluid leak diagnosis procedures.
Warning:
Epoxy adhesive may cause skin irritations and eye damage. Read and follow all information on the container label as provided by the manufacturer.
Other materials:
Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Coding (Free Wheeling)
Special Tools
BO-49753 Assembly Tool
The door lock cylinder uses 8 of the 8?€‰cut positions. The tumbler positions
are staggered from side to side, 4 on one side and 4 on the other, are not self-retaining,
and are not snap in.
Note: All lock cylinders for side milled keys ha ...
Hood Replacement
Hood Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Disconnect the windshield washer nozzle hose.
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Hood Hinge Nut (Qty:?€‰4)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Procedu ...
Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components
Caution.
Visually inspect the brake fluid level through the brake master cylinder
reservoir.
If the brake fluid level is at or below the half-full point ...
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