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Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: General Plastic Repair

Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual / Body / General / 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:

Front Hinge Pillar Body Sectioning
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How to Identify Plastic Parts
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Other materials:

Rear Wiper Blade Replacement
1. Pull the wiper arm a short distance away from the glass (1). 2. Pull the blade out from the arm (2). It may require extra effort to remove the old blade. 3. Once the blade pin disengages from the wiper arm, remove the wiper blade by sliding the pin out of the guide hole. 4. Reverse the ...

Roof Front Header Panel Replacement
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Shock Absorber Disposal
Warning: Use the proper eye protection when drilling to prevent metal chips from causing physical injury. Clamp the strut in a vise horizontally with the rod (1) completely extended. Drill a hole in the strut at the center of the end cap (3) using a 5 mm ...

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