Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Emblem/Nameplate Replacement
Caution:
Refer to Exterior Trim Emblem Removal Caution.
- The part and vehicle surface should be 21?°C (70?°F) prior to installation.
The vehicle should remain inside in a temperature range of 21?°C (70?°F) for
1 hour after assembly to allow the adhesive to develop sufficient bond strength.
- Using masking tape, mark two sides of the placement where the old emblem/nameplate
was placed.
- Use a heat gun or equivalent, to heat the adhesive backed emblem/nameplates.
- A flat-bladed plastic tool can assist in the removal process.
- Wipe the vehicle surface area with a 50/50 solution by volume of isopropyl
alcohol and clean drinkable water.
- Dry the area with a clean lint-free cotton cloth.
- Close any doors, liftgates, endgates and rear compartment lids where emblem/nameplates
are to be placed.
- When removing protective liners from adhesive backed emblem/nameplates,
be careful not to touch the adhesive tape or allow the tape to come in contact
with dirt or any foreign matter prior to the placement and adhesion.
- Remove the protective liner from the emblem/nameplate.
- Position, align and press the emblem/nameplate to the previously marked
location.
- Using a clean towel and the palm of the hand, press firmly for approximately
30?€‰seconds, the emblem/nameplate to the vehicle body panel surface.
- Ensure the emblem/nameplate is attached firmly to the body panel surface.
- Remove the masking tape and clean all tape residue from the vehicle body
panel surface around the emblem/nameplate attachment location.
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 ...
Caution: Refer to Clearcoat/Ultraviolet Screeners Caution.
Note: Always refer to the manufacturer's packaged instructions for
the detailed procedures of materials used for compounding ...
Other materials:
Liftgate Side Applique Replacement (Hatchback)
Liftgate Side Applique Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Open and support the rear liftgate assembly.
Remove the liftgate trim finish panel. Refer to Liftgate Trim Finish
Panel Replacement.
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Special Tools
Illustration
Tool Number/ Description
EN-45059
J-45059
Angle Meter
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Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Clamp
2
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Clamp
3
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct
Tip: Ai ...
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