Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
Warning:
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake.
- To check the parking brake's holding ability: With the engine running and the transmission in N (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
- To check the P (Park) mechanism's holding ability: With the engine running, shift to P (Park). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake.
Contact your dealer if service is required.
Park Brake System Description and Operation
System Component Description
The park brake system consists of the following:
Park Brake Lever Assembly
Receives, multiplies, and transfers park brake system apply input force
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Parking Brake Adjustment (Disc Brake)
Note: The park brake cable adjusting nut is a nylon lock type. Use
ONLY HAND TOOLS whenever tightening or loosening the adjusting nut.
Apply and fully release the park brake several times ...
Other materials:
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Sedan without Sunroof)
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Warning: Do not attempt to repair or alter the head impact
energy-absorbing material glued to the headliner or to the garnish trims.
If the material is damaged ...
Charge Air Bypass Regulator Solenoid Valve Replacement
Charge Air Bypass Regulator Solenoid Valve Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Charge Air Bypass Regulator Solenoid Valve Hose (Qty: 3)
Procedure
Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Evaporative Emission System Hose/Pipe Replacement
Special Tools
CH-807 Closure Plugs
CH-6015 Closure Plugs
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Warning.
Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable
Disconnec ...
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