Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection
- Clean the oil suction gallery (2) with compressed air. Be sure to remove all dirt and old gasket material from the suction gallery (2).
- Remove all remaining old gasket material from sealing surface (1) and screw bores (3).
- Clean the sealing surfaces from dirt and grease.
- Inspect the sealing surface for cracks and damage.
Warning:
Wear safety glasses when using compressed air in order to prevent eye injury.
Caution:
To ensure proper engine lubrication, clean clogged or contaminated oil galleries in an approved solvent and with compressed air. Failure to clean oil galleries may cause engine damage.
Oil Sump/Pan
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Oil Pan Installation
Special Tools
EN-49980 Guidance Pins
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Clean the sealing surfaces from old sealing material, dirt, oil and grease.
Note: The seal ...
Other materials:
Tire Pressure Indicator Sensor Replacement
Removal Procedure
Raise the vehicle on a suitable support. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the tire/wheel assembly from the vehicle. Refer
to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
Dismount the tire from the rim. Refer to
Tire Dismounting and Moun ...
Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Rod Replacement
Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Rod Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the rear side door window rear guide. Refer to Rear Side
Door Window Rear Guide Replacement.
Remove the rear side door lock ...
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Installation
Install the exhaust manifold heat shield (2).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Install the 3 exhaust manifold heat shield bolts (1) and the washers and
tighten to 8 Y (71 lb in).
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