Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Master Cylinder Reservoir Replacement
- Removal Procedure
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Warning:
Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
Caution:
Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution.
- Remove the brake master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Replacement.
- Remove and discard the brake master cylinder reservoir roll pin (1).
- Remove the master cylinder reservoir (1) by carefully pulling straight upward.
- Remove the brake fluid level indicator switch, if necessary. Refer to Brake Fluid Level Indicator Switch Replacement.
- Remove the brake master cylinder reservoir seals (1).
- If replacing the master cylinder reservoir, discard the reservoir seals.
- Installation Procedure
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- Lightly lubricate the brake master cylinder reservoir seals (1) with GM approved brake fluid from a clean, sealed, brake fluid container.
- Install the lubricated brake master cylinder reservoir seals to the brake master cylinder.
- Install the master cylinder reservoir (1) by firmly pressing straight downward.
- Install the brake fluid level indicator switch, if removed. Refer to Brake Fluid Level Indicator Switch Replacement.
- Install a new brake master cylinder reservoir roll pin (1).
- Install the brake master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Replacement.
Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components
Caution.
Visually inspect the brake fluid level through the ...
Front Brake Hose Replacement
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
Danger: Do not use a service jack to lift this vehicle. Li ...
Other materials:
Trunk Release
To lock or unlock the trunk from the inside, press
or
on the central locking switch or on
the driver door switch.
To open the trunk from inside the vehicle press
.
To lock the trunk from the outside press
on the RKE transmitter.
To open the trunk from outside of the vehicle:
Pres ...
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
The LATCH system secures a child restraint during driving or in a crash. LATCH
attachments on the child restraint are used to attach the child restraint to the
anchors in the vehicle. The LATCH system is designed to make installation of a child
restraint easier.
In order to use the LATCH syst ...
Crankcase Ventilation System Inspection/Diagnosis
Results of Incorrect Operation
A plugged positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) orifice or hose may cause
the following conditions:
Rough idle
Stalling or slow idle speed
Oil leaks
Oil in the throttle body
Sludge in the engine
Functional Check
With thes ...
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