Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Fuel Tank Heat Shield Replacement
- Removal Procedure
-
- Support the fuel tank with a suitable jack.
- Remove the fuel tank strap fasteners (1) and lower the fuel tank straps (2).
- Remove the fuel tank heat shield fasteners (1) and remove the fuel tank heat shield (2).
- Installation Procedure
-
- Install the fuel tank heat shield (2) and tighten the fasteners (1)
to 10 Y (89 lb in)
.
- Install the fuel tank straps (2) and tighten the fasteners (1) to
22 Y (16 lb ft)
.
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution.
- Install the fuel tank heat shield (2) and tighten the fasteners (1)
to 10 Y (89 lb in)
Exhaust Rear Muffler Heat Shield Replacement
Exhaust Rear Muffler Heat Shield Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Disconnect the exhaust system hangers ...
Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection
Clean the exhaust manifold (1) in solvent.
Warning: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.
Dry the exhaust manifold (1) with compressed air.
An exhaus ...
Other materials:
Recreational Vehicle Towing
Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle,
such as a motor home. The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are
known as dinghy towing and dolly towing. Dinghy towing is towing the vehicle with
all four wheels on the ground. Dolly towing is towin ...
Air Conditioning Refrigerant Service Valve Core Replacement
Special Tools
GE-39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
GE-46246 Valve Core Removal Tool
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
Remove the service port valve cor ...
Battery Charging
Special Tools
EL 50313 Battery Tester
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Diagnostic Aids
For best results, use an automatic taper-rate battery charger with a
voltage capability of 16 V.
The charging area should be well ventilated.
Do not charge a bat ...
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