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:
Reclining Seatbacks
Warning
If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or
crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull
on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked.
To recline a manual seatback:
1. Lift the lever.
If necessary, move the safety b ...
Drive Range, First Gear Engine Braking (Gen 1)
When the gear selector lever is moved to the Drive (D) range from the Neutral
(N) position, the transmission will provide engine braking. In this operating range,
the normally-low 1234 pressure control solenoid 5 is commanded ON and, in the engine
braking mode, the following changes occur with ...
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Clamp
2
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Clamp
3
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct
Tip: Ai ...
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