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.
Warning: Refer to ...
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:
Front Bumper Fascia Bracket Replacement
Front Bumper Fascia Bracket Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.
Remove the front bumper fascia center support bracket. Refer to ...
Instrument Panel Center Molding Replacement (With U58)
Instrument Panel Center Molding Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Instrument Panel Center Molding Assembly
Procedure
Use a flat bladed plastic trim tool in the shown locations, then
rotate the trim tool 90 ...
Turbocharger Removal
Special Tool
EN-49942 Holding Wrench
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Install the EN-49942 holding wrench (2) to the turbocharger coolant
feed pipe. Guide a ratchet wrench (1) along with an extension through EN-49942
holding wrench to the turbo ...
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