Chevrolet Sonic 2012 Body Repair Manual page 296

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Collision Repair
Front Wheelhouse Panel Reinforcement Replacement
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to
Warning: Refer to
1. Disable the SIR System. Refer to
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to
3. Remove all related panels and components.
4. Visually inspect the damage. Repair as much of the damage as possible.
5. Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary. Refer to
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6. Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the front wheelhouse panel reinforcement.
7. Drill all factory welds (1). Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.
8. Remove the front wheelhouse panel reinforcement.
Installation Procedure
1. Drill 8 mm (5/16 in)holes for plug welding along the edges of the front wheelhouse panel reinforcement as noted from the
original panel (1).
2. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
BODY REPAIR
Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning
Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning
SIR Disabling and Enabling
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
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