Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Evaporative Emission System Hose/Pipe Replacement
Special Tools
- CH-807 Closure Plugs
- CH-6015 Closure Plugs
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
- Removal Procedure
-
Warning:
Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Warning.
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
- Relief the fuel pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief.
- Disconnect the evaporative emissions front pipe (1) from the evaporative emissions purge valve (2). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.
- Close the evaporative emissions pipe connections with the CH-807 plugs .
- Unclip the evaporative emissions pipe (1) from the retainer clip (3).
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the frame reinforcement fasteners (1) and remove the frame reinforcement(2).
- Remove the EVAP canister cover fasteners (1) and cover (2).
- Open the 5 fuel pipe clips (1).
- Disconnect the fuel tank evaporative emissions connector (2) from evaporative emissions pipe. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.
- Close the evaporative emissions pipe and evaporative emissions fuel tank feed pipe with the CH-6015 plugs .
- Remove the evaporative emissions pipe.
- Installation Procedure
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- Remove the CH-6015 plugs from evaporative emissions fuel tank pipe and evaporative emissions pipe.
- Install the evaporative emissions pipe and secure with the rear fuel pipe clip.
- Connect the fuel tank feed pipe connector (2) to the evaporative emissions pipe. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.
- Close the 5 fuel pipe clips (1).
- Install the EVAP canister cover (2) and tighten the EVAP canister cover
fasteners (1) to 9 Y (71 lb in)
.
- Install the frame reinforcement (2) and tighten the frame reinforcement
fasteners (1) to 60 Y (44 lb ft)
.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Clip the evaporative emissions pipe (2) into the retainer clip (3).
- Remove the CH-807 plugs from the evaporative emissions pipe connectors.
- Connect the front evaporative emissions pipe connector (1) to the evaporative emissions purge valve (2). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.
- Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
Evaporative Emission Control System Description
Typical Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Hose Routing Diagram
(1)
Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Purge Solenoid Valve
(2)
EVAP Canister
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Fuel Feed Pipe Replacement
Removal Procedure
.-
Remove the fuel feed pressure sensor. Refer to Fuel Pressure Sensor
Replacement - Fuel Feed Pipe.
Disconnect the fuel feed pipe (1). Refer to Pla ...
Other materials:
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front
passenger seating positions.
Adjust the height so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and
not falling off of it. The belt should be close to, but not contacting, the neck.
Improper shoulder belt hei ...
Winter Tires
This vehicle was not originally equipped with winter tires. Winter tires are
designed for increased traction on snow and ice-covered roads. Consider installing
winter tires on the vehicle if frequent driving on ice or snow covered roads is
expected. See your dealer for details regarding winter ...
Drive Range, Third Gear (Gen 2)
As vehicle speed increases and operating conditions become appropriate, the transmission
control module (TCM) processes input signals from the automatic transmission input
and output speed sensors, the throttle position sensor and other vehicle sensors
to determine the precise moment to comman ...
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