Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Front Bumper Impact Bar Replacement
- Removal Procedure
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- Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
- Remove all related panels and components.
- Repair as much of the damage as possible to factory specifications. Refer to Dimensions - Body.
- Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair.
- Locate and mark all factory welds.
- Drill all factory welds (1). Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.
- Remove the damaged impact bar (1).
Warning:
Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning.
- Installation Procedure
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- Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) holes for plug welding along the edges of the service panel (1) as noted from the original panel.
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
- Position the impact bar (1) on the vehicle.
- Verify the fit of the bar.
- Clamp the impact bar into position.
- Plug weld accordingly (1).
- Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair.
- Paint the repaired area. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems.
- Install all related panels and components.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
Front Bumper Impact Bar Lower Bracket Replacement
Front Bumper Impact Bar Lower Bracket Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front bumper opening ...
Front Bumper Lower Impact Bar Replacement
Front Bumper Lower Impact Bar Replacement
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Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to ...
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Hood Rear Weatherstrip Replacement
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Hood Rear Weatherstrip Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Hood Rear Weatherstrip
Procedure
The hood rear weatherstrip is held in place with 10?€‰plastic retainers
that are part of the air inlet grille. ...
Adhesive Installation of Windshields
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning.
Use a urethane adhesive systems which meet GM Specification GM?€‰3651G.
Remove all mounds or loose pieces of urethane adhesive from the pinchweld
area.
If the original window is being reused, remove all but approxi ...
Low and Reverse and 1-2-3-4 Clutch Housing Disassemble
Table 1:
Low and Reverse Clutch Piston Removal
Table 2:
1??? Clutch Piston Removal
Low and Reverse Clutch Piston Removal
Low and Reverse Clutch Piston Removal
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Component Name
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0.0064