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.
Front Hinge Pillar Body Sectioning
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair
Warning.
Warning: Refer to Collision Sectioning Warning.
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How to Identify Plastic Parts
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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:
I-BSI system operation
Example
Side indicator light
I-BSI ON indicator (vehicle information display)
I-BSI indicator (vehicle information display)
ProPILOT Assist switch (design may vary depending on Nissan Armada model)
The Nissan Armada I-BSI system becomes active at speeds above approximately 37
MPH ...
I-BSI system limitations
WARNING
The following limitations apply to the Nissan Armada Intelligent Blind Spot
Intervention (I-BSI) system. Failure to operate the vehicle within these limitations
may result in serious injury or death.
The Nissan Armada I-BSI system cannot detect all vehicles or objects
in every si ...
How to turn off the VDC system
The Nissan Armada should normally be driven with the Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) system activated, as it plays a critical role in maintaining stability, traction,
and overall vehicle control in a wide range of driving conditions.
However, in certain situations—such as when the Nissan Armada ...
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