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.
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Glass & Windows
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Other materials:
Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint Inspection
Disassembly Procedure
Remove the outer constant velocity (CV) joint and boot from the wheel
drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Boot Replacement.
Remove any lubricant from the CV joint.
Note: Position the cage and the inner race so they a ...
Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal
Install the crankshaft balancer bolt.
Set the pistons 1 and 4 to TDC in direction of engine rotation.
Note: Note cylinder sequence.
Mark the connecting rod with the connecting rod bearing cover (1).
Remove the 4 connecting rod bearing caps bol ...
Air Cleaner Element Replacement
Removal Procedure
Disconnect mass air flow sensor wiring harness plug (2) from mass air
flow sensor (3).
Unclip mass air flow sensor wiring harness retainer clip from air cleaner
housing (1).
Remove the air cleaner outlet duct clamp̴ ...
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