Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Roof Rear Header Panel Replacement (5HB)
- Removal Procedure
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- Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
- Remove all related panels and components.
- Repair as much of the damage as possible to factory specifications. Refer to Dimensions - Body.
- Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair.
- Locate and mark all factory welds.
- Drill all factory welds (1). Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.
- Remove the damaged rear header panel?€‰(1).
Warning:
Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning.
- Installation Procedure
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- Drill 8?€‰mm (5/16?€‰in)
holes for plug welding along the edges of the service panel (1) as noted from the original panel.
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
- Position the roof rear header?€‰(1) panel on the vehicle.
- Verify the fit of the panel.
- Clamp the roof rear header panel into position.
- Plug weld accordingly (1).
- Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair.
- Paint the repaired area. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems.
- Install all related panels and components.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
- Drill 8?€‰mm (5/16?€‰in)
Roof Rail Rear Assist Handle Replacement
Roof Rail Rear Assist Handle Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Roof Rail Rear Assist Handle Fastener (Qty:?€‰2)
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Moonroof/Sunroof
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Other materials:
Shifting out of Park (Automatic Transmission)
This vehicle is equipped with a shift lock control. The shift lock control is
designed to:
Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in P (Park) with
the shift lever button fully released.
Prevent movement of the shift lever out of P (Park) unless the ignition
is in ON/RUN ...
Radio/Audio System Description and Operation
The entertainment system on this vehicle may have several different configurations
available to it. To determine the specific configuration of the vehicle, please
see the Service Parts ID Label, and refer to RPO Code List.
Each item in the list below represents topics covered in detail below. ...
Charge Air Cooler Inlet Air Hose Replacement
Removal Procedure
Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable
Disconnection and Connection.
Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.
Loosen the charge air cooler inlet air pipe clamp (1) at the ...
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