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:
Front Floor Console Extension Replacement - Left Side
Front Floor Console Extension Replacement - Left Side
Callout
Component Name
1
Front Floor Console Extension Push-In Retainer
2
Front Floor Console Extension
Procedure
Use a flat bladed ...
Flushing
Special Tools
BO 42220 Universal 12V Leak Detection Lamp
GE 41447 R-134A A/C Tracer Dye Box of 24
GE 45268 A/C Flush Adapter Kit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Note: Flushing with the ACR 2000 is not intended to remove metal from
the A/C ...
Oil Level Indicator and Tube Installation
Install a NEW oil level indicator tube gasket.
Install the oil level indicator tube (2).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Install the oil level indicator tube bolt (1) and tighten to 15 Y (11 lb ft).
Install the oil dipstick.
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