Chevrolet Sonic 2012 Body Repair Manual page 444

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Fixed and Movable Windows
23. Ensure all excess urethane adhesive is cleaned from the body before water test.
Note: Do not direct a hard stream of high pressure water to the freshly applied urethane adhesive.
24. Use a soft spray of warm water in order to immediately water test the window.
25. Inspect the window for leaks.
26. If any leaks are found, use a plastic paddle in order to apply extra urethane adhesive at the leak point.
27. Retest the window for leaks.
Warning: Insufficient curing of urethane adhesive may allow unrestrained occupants to be ejected from the vehicle resulting
in personal injury.
• For the moisture-curing type of urethane adhesive, allow a minimum of 6 hours at 21°C (70°F) or greater and with at
least 30 percent relative humidity. Allow at least 24 hours for the complete curing of the urethane adhesive.
• For the chemical-curing type of urethane adhesive, allow a minimum of 1 hour .
Do NOT physically disturb the repair area until after these minimum times have elapsed.
28. Maintain the following conditions in order to properly cure the urethane adhesive:
• Partially lower a door window in order to prevent pressure buildups when closing doors before the urethane adhesive
cures.
• Do not drive the vehicle until the urethane adhesive is cured. Refer to the above curing times.
• Do not use compressed air in order to dry the urethane adhesive.
29. Complete the window installation.
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