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)
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Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution.
Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement
Special Tools
EN-45059 Angle Meter
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Support the radiator and condenser from above using the upper brackets
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Front Suspension Description and Operation
The front suspension has 2 primary purposes:
Isolate the driver from irregularities in the road surface.
Define the ride and handling characteristics of the vehicle.
The front suspension ab ...
Other materials:
Radio Programming and Setup
Note:
DO NOT program a control module unless directed to by a service procedure
or a service bulletin. If the ECU is not properly configured with the correct
calibration software, the ECU will not control all of the vehicle features
properly.
Ensure the programming tool is ...
Driver or Passenger Seat Cushion Frame Replacement
Driver or Passenger Seat Cushion Frame Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the driver or passenger seat. Refer to Driver or Passenger
Seat Removal and Installation
Remove the front seat cushio ...
Heater and Air Conditioning Evaporator and Blower Module Removal and Installation
Heater and Air Conditioning Evaporator and Blower Module Removal and
Installation
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
Drain the cooling sy ...
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