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:
Emergency Trunk Release Handle
Caution
Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point
when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the handle.
There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release handle on the underside of
the trunk lid. This handle will glow following exposure to light. ...
Tire Dismounting and Mounting (Lubricant)
Important:
Lubricant should be applied to form a thin, just visible layer,
on the bead foot and bead outer areas. There should not be any visible
clumps of lubricant.
Never use soap or any lubricant net specifically designed for tire
assembly.
Lubricant ...
HVAC System Control Module Programming and Setup
Note:
DO NOT program a control module unless directed to by a service procedure
or a service bulletin. If the control module is not properly configured
with the correct calibration software, the control module will not control
all of the vehicle features properly.
Ensure th ...
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