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:
Seat belts with pretensioners (front and second row outboard seats)
WARNING
In the Nissan Armada, seat belt pretensioners are single-use safety devices.
Once activated, they must be replaced as a complete unit together with the seat
belt retractor and buckle to ensure continued protection.
If your Nissan Armada is involved in a collision and the pretensi ...
MOD system operation
The Nissan Armada MOD system activates automatically under the following conditions:
When the transmission is shifted into R (Reverse).
When the CAMERA/
button is pressed to enable the Around View Monitor display.
When the Nissan Armada vehicle speed drops below approximately 5 MPH (8 ...
Engine compartment check locations
Window washer fluid reservoir
Fuse/fusible link holder
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil dipstick
Brake fluid reservoir
Battery
Engine coolant reservoir
Radiator filler cap
Drive belts
Air cleaner
VR35DDTT engine
NOTE:
Depending on the configuration of your Nissan Arma ...
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