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:
Checking Coolant
The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level.
It is normal to see coolant moving in the upper coolant hose return line when
the engine is running.
Check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank. If the coolant
inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, do ...
Supplemental air bag warning labels
The Nissan Armada is equipped with clearly visible warning labels related to
the supplemental front-impact air bag system. These labels are strategically placed
within the vehicle to remind occupants of critical safety precautions.
SRS air bag
The warning labels 1 in the Nissan Armada are ...
AEB with Pedestrian Detection system limitations
WARNING
The Nissan Armada AEB with Pedestrian Detection system includes important
operational limitations. Failure to understand and follow these limitations when
driving the Nissan Armada may result in serious injury or even fatal consequences.
The Nissan Armada AEB with Pedestrian Detecti ...
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