Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Clearcoat Repair without Repainting
- Repair Procedure
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- Thoroughly wash the repair area with Liquid Wash and Wax GM?€‰P/N?€‰1052870 or the equivalent.
- Environmental damage may be corrected. Refer to Environmental Fallout (Acid Rain) or Rail Dust Damage Repair.
- Use a paint gauge before, during, and after sanding and/or polishing, to avoid removing too much clearcoat. Refer to Paint Gauges.
Important:
Follow all of the instructions from the manufacturer of the polishing material.
Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution
Caution: Avoid spilling brake fluid onto painted surfaces, electrical
connections, wiring, or cables. Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces and
cause corrosion to electrical components. If ...
Clearcoat Thickness
The clearcoat on the vehicle is typically 0.059?€“0.078?€‰mm (1.5?€“2?€‰mils
[0.0015?€“0.0020?€‰in]) thick. The clearcoat contains ultraviolet screeners. Removing
more than ...
Other materials:
Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LUV)
Heater Inlet Hose Replacement
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Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Drain the engine coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
Remove the charge air cooler outlet hose. Refer to Charge Air Cooler
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Odor Correction
Eliminating Air Conditioning Odor
Odors may be emitted from the air conditioning system primarily at start
up in hot, humid climates. The following conditions may cause the odor:
Debris is present in the HVAC module.
Microbial growth on the evaporator core
When the blower ...
Secondary Air Injection Pump Removal
Disconnect the secondary air injection pump pipe (3). Refer to Plastic Collar
Quick Connect Fitting Service.
Remove the secondary air injection pump nut (2) and the 2 secondary air
injection pump bolts (4).
Remove the secondary air injection pump (1 ...
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