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:
Rear Seats
The vehicle's rear seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating
positions.
The height of the head restraint can be adjusted. Pull the head restraint up
to raise it. Try to move the head restraint to make sure that it is locked in place.
To lower the head restraint, press ...
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
This program is available to qualified applicants for cost reimbursement of eligible
aftermarket adaptive equipment required for the vehicle, such as hand controls or
a wheelchair/ scooter lift for the vehicle.
For more information on the limited offer, visit www.gmmobility.com or call the
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Front Air Deflector Replacement
Front Air Deflector Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement
Remove the headlamp. Refer to Headlamp Replacement.
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