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.
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 Compartment Front Insulator Cover Replacement
Front Compartment Front Insulator Cover Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Front Compartment Front Insulator Cover Scr ...
Other materials:
Front Bumper Impact Bar Lower Bracket Replacement
Front Bumper Impact Bar Lower Bracket Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front bumper opening cover. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Opening
Lower Cover Replacement.
1
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Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill
Draining Procedure
Note:
The fluid check bolt at the front of the transmission may not be
opened.
The transmission fluid drained out during the pre-delivery inspection
may be re-used. New transmission fluid must be used during servicing
work.
The transmis ...
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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