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:
Vehicle Messages
DIC messages display when the status of the vehicle has changed and action may
be needed to correct the condition. Multiple messages appear one after another.
Press any of the DIC buttons on the turn signal lever to acknowledge and clear
them from the display. More urgent messages cannot be cle ...
Front Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement
Front Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the driver or passenger seat recliner handle. Refer to Front
Seat Back Recliner Handle Replacement
Remove the front seat ...
Front Seat Armrest Replacement
Front Seat Armrest Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Front Seat Armrest Cover Zipper
Procedure
Open the zipper to access the front seat armrest mounting bolt and to
remove the armrest cover
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