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:
Infotainment
Determine which radio the vehicle has and read the following pages to become
familiar with its features.
Warning
Taking your eyes off the road for extended periods could cause a crash resulting
in injury or death to you or others. Do not give extended attention to infotainment
tasks while dr ...
Brake Pedal Position Sensor Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the instrument panel lower trim pad cover. Refer to Instrument
Panel Lower Trim Pad Cover Replacement.
Disconnect the brake pedal position sensor electrical connector.
Remove the brake pedal position sensor bolt (1).
Remove t ...
Timing Belt Idler Pulley Installation
Special Tools
EN-45059 Angle Meter
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Caution: Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution.
Re-cut the timing belt idler pulley thread.
Install the timing belt idler pulley̴ ...
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