Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: General Plastic Repair
Warning:
In order to reduce the risk of personal injury when exposed
to toxic fumes while grinding, cutting, or applying repair material on any type
of sheet molded compound or RIM rigid plastic, observe the following guidelines:
- Work in a properly ventilated area
- Apply protective cream to any exposed skin
- Remove any mixture that comes into contact with skin
- Wash skin with cold water to remove glass and resin dust
- Use a sander with a vacuum attachment
- Follow the repair material manufacturer's instructions
Also, always wear the following:
- An approved respirator, or air supplied respirator
- Eye protection
- Rubber gloves
- Earplugs
- Protective clothing
The following procedures should be followed when repairing all types of thermoset
plastic:
- Follow the manufacturer's application and curing recommendations.
- Do not intermix systems. Use the supplies and the repair materials from
the same manufacturer.
- Clean the inner and outer surfaces of the repair area with a soap impregnated
scouring pad in order to remove any dirt or mold release agent.
- Clean the area with a wax and grease remover, using only enough of the remover
to dampen a cloth. Allow the panel to dry thoroughly.
- Remove the surface finish from the area to be repaired. Adhesives are designed
to adhere to the plastic substrate, not the finish.
- Prime a metal surface before applying the repair material.
- Inspect the rear side of the work area before making repairs in order to
avoid possible damage to wires, motors, etc.
Removal Procedure
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Plastic parts can be identified by the SAE code, which is usually found on the
rear of the part, and/or by the characteristics of the plastic. Knowing the type
of plastic aids in sele ...
Other materials:
Trip Odometer
The trip odometer measures the distance the vehicle has been driven since the
function was last reset.
Press the reset stem in the lower right of the tachometer to toggle between the
odometer and the trip odometer. To reset the trip odometer to zero, press and hold
the reset stem while the ...
Battery Current Sensor Replacement
Removal Procedure
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable
Disconnection and Connection.
Disconnect the battery current sensor from the body harness connector.
Unclip the battery current sensor from the battery tray.
Remove the battery ...
Active sound enhancement
NOTE:
To ensure the active sound enhancement system in the Nissan Armada operates
at its best performance, follow these important guidelines:
Do not block or cover the speakers, as this may distort or reduce sound
quality.
Avoid modifying or replacing the original speaker components inst ...
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