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:
Water Pump Pulley Replacement (LUW)
Removal Procedure
Remove the air cleaner housing. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement.
Support the engine with a suitable jack.
Remove the engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement.
Raise engine to access the bolts.
Loosen the 3 water pu ...
Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Installation
Special Tools
EN-652 Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Holder
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Clean the automatic transmission flex plate bolt threads.
Install the automatic transmission flex plate (2) and
the EN-652 holder to hold the automatic tran ...
NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System (front seats)
Crash zone sensor
Supplemental front-impact air bag modules (NISSAN Advanced Air Bags)
Occupant classification system control unit
Occupant classification sensors (weight sensors)
Front central seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag (if so equipped)
Roof-mounted curtain side- ...
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