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:
Brake Pipe Replacement
Special Tools
CH-45405 Brake Pipe Flaring Kit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
Warning: Always use double walled steel brake pipe when replacing
brake pipes. The use of any other pipe is not recomm ...
Heater Core Replacement
Heater Core Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the Heater and Air Conditioning Evaporator and Blower Module.
Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Evaporator and Blower Module Removal
and Inst ...
Transmission Control Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the floor console. Refer to
Front Floor Console Replacement.
Lift both cable adjustment retainers (1), one for
each cable, to release the shift lever and selector lever cable.
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Pull the shift lever and selector lever cable ret ...
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