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:
Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Replacement
Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
Remove the driver inflatable restraint instrument panel lower module.
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Windshield Wiper System Module Replacement
Windshield Wiper System Module Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Open and support the hood assembly.
Remove the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel
Replacement.
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Engine Coolant Thermostat Replacement (LUV)
Removal Procedure
Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct
Replacement.
Remove the engine coolant temperature sensor connector (1).
Disconnect the radi ...
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