Chevrolet Sonic 2012 Body Repair Manual page 301

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BODY REPAIR 0-3
Collision Repair
9. Drill all the factory welds (1). Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.
10. Remove the damaged front hinge pillar body (1).
Installation Procedure
1. Cut the front hinge pillar body in corresponding locations to fit the remaining original panel. The sectioning joint should be
trimmed to overlap the remaining original panel by 25 mm (1 in)at each joint location (1).
2. Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary.