Chevrolet Sonic 2012 Body Repair Manual page 300

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Collision Repair
Front Hinge Pillar Body Sectioning
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to
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1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to
3. Remove all the 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
Repair .
Note: Sectioning can be done anywhere in the straight area along the rocker panel.
6. Create cut lines (1) on the front hinge pillar body.
Note: Do not damage any inner panels or reinforcements.
7. Cut the panel where sectioning is to be performed (1).
8. Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the front hinge pillar body.
BODY REPAIR
Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning
Collision Sectioning Warning .
Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning
SIR Disabling and Enabling
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
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