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:
Side Window Defogger Outlet Grille Replacement
Side Window Defogger Outlet Grille Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Side Window Defroster Outlet Grille (Qty:?€‰2)
Procedure
Use a flat bladed plastic trim tool to aid in the removal of the grille
ass ...
Front Bumper Fascia Replacement
Front Bumper Fascia Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the radiator opening upper cover. Refer to Front Opening
Upper Cover Replacement.
Remove the front bumper opening lower cover. Refer to ...
General Description
The factory installed tires are designed to operate satisfactorily with loads
up to and including the full rated load capacity when these tires are inflated to
the recommended pressures.
The following factors have an important influence on tire life:
Correct tire pressures
Correct wheel ...
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