Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Floor Carpet Drying
If the carpet or the pad or insulator is wet, use the following criteria for drying or for replacing the components:
- For a 1-piece carpet assembly bonded to a cotton or a fiber padding, replace the entire assembly.
- For a 2-piece carpet assembly with a cotton or a fiber padding, replace the padding only. While the carpet is out of the vehicle, dry the carpet using the method described below.
- For a 1-piece carpet assembly bonded to a foam padding or attached to a synthetic padding, dry the carpet using the method described below.
- For a 2-piece carpet assembly with a synthetic padding, dry the assembly using the method described below.
- If you observe puddles of liquid on the carpet face, use a wet vacuum to remove the excess moisture.
- Blot the face of the carpet with a towel in order to absorb as much moisture as possible.
- Point a fan at the affected area and air dry the carpet.
Floor Panel Carpet Replacement
Floor Panel Carpet Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove front seats. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat ...
Other materials:
Communication Interface Module Bracket Replacement
Communication Interface Module Bracket Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the instrument panel lower compartment. Refer to
Instrument Panel Lower Compartment Replacement
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Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement
Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front side door opening floor carpet retainer. Refer
to Front Side Door Opening Floor Carpet Retainer Replacement.
Remove ...
Front Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement
Front Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Warning: Refer to SIR Warning.
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the driver or passenger seat. Refer to Driver or Passenger
Seat Removal and Inst ...
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