Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Door Lock and Ignition Lock Folding Key Blade Removal and Installation
Special Tools
BO-51098 Flip Key Blade Fixture
For equivalent region tools, refer to Special Tools.
- Insert the RKE transmitter in the fixture as shown.
- Using the BO-51098 fixture, drive the retention pin from the transmitter assembly as shown.
- Remove the key blade from the transmitter assembly.
- Install the coded blank into the transmitter assembly, insure the indentation on the key blade faces the retention pin.
- Using needle nose pliers, insert the pin half way into the transmitter assembly.
- Using the BO-51098 fixture, drive the roll pin flush to the surface.
Caution:
Failure to properly support the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter assembly while replacing the key blade may cause internal damage to the transmitter assembly.
Note:
It may be necessary to dress the pin drift on a grinder to maintain the diameter in order to drive the pin through the housing.
Note:
Use caution not to damage the surface, chrome plating, in the following steps.
Door Lock and Ignition Lock Folding and Non-Folding Key Cutting
High Security keys are available from the service parts system.
Obtain the key code from the security card or from the GM Dealer World, Parts,
Key Code Look Up system.
If you have the key code a ...
Other materials:
Compact Spare Tire
Warning
Driving with more than one compact spare tire at a time could result in loss
of braking and handling. This could lead to a crash and you or others could be injured.
Use only one compact spare tire at a time.
If this vehicle has a compact spare tire, it was fully inflated when new; howe ...
Spark Plug Inspection
Spark Plug Usage
Ensure that the correct spark plug is installed. An incorrect spark
plug causes driveability conditions.
Ensure that the spark plug has the correct heat range. An incorrect
heat range causes the following conditions:
Spark plug fouling—Colder plu ...
Thrust Washer and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection
Warning: Wear safety glasses to avoid injury when using compressed
air or any cleaning solvent. Bodily injury may occur if fumes are inhaled
or if skin is exposed to chemicals.
Caution: Do not allow the bearings to spin. Turn them slowly by
hand. Spinning the beari ...
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