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 Switch Replacement
Door Lock Switch Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the heater and air conditioning control. Refer ...
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:
Front Side Door Trim Replacement
Front Side Door Trim Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front side door upper front trim panel. Refer to Front Side
Door Upper Front Trim Panel Replacement.
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Fr ...
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?older plug
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Clutch System Description and Operation
Clutch Spin Down Time
Inspect the clutch spin down time as follows:
Apply the parking brake and block the vehicle wheels.
Shift the manual transmission into NEUTRAL.
Start the engine. Run the engine at idle speed.
Engage the clutch.
Disengage the clutch. Wait 9 seconds.
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