Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Skid Plate Replacement
- Removal Procedure
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- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the mounting bolts?€‰(1) for the front suspension frame skid plate.
- Remove the front suspension frame skid plate?€‰(2).
- Installation Procedure
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- Position the front suspension frame skid plate?€‰(2) on the frame.
- Install the front suspension frame skid plate mounting bolts?€‰(2) and
tighten to 22?€‰Y (16?€‰lb?€‰ft)
.
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution.
Center Pillar Reinforcement Replacement
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair
Warning.
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning.
Note ...
Glass & Windows
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Other materials:
Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Replacement
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical
Components Caution.
Caution: Always connect or disconnect the wiring harness connector
from the EBCM/EBTCM with the ignition switch ...
Strut and Shock Absorber Inspection
Note: The strut assembly DOES NOT have to be removed from the vehicle
to perform the following inspection procedure.
Note: A light film of oil on the top portion of the strut is normal.
DO NOT replace the strut for this condition.
Condition 1
Oil or fluid residue only o ...
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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