Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The compact spare tire and tools are located in the storage compartment in the rear of the vehicle. The jack and tools are stored below the spare tire.
1. Extension
2. Jack
3. Wheel Wrench
4. Strap
To access the spare tire and tools:
1. Open the trunk or liftgate. See Trunk (Sedan) or Liftgate (Hatchback).
2. Lift the trim cover.
3. Turn the retainer counterclockwise and remove it from the compact spare.
4. Remove the compact spare tire. See Compact Spare Tire for more information.
5. Remove the jack and tools from their container and place them near the tire being changed.
Tire Changing
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Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat.
2. Remove the wheel cover, if the vehicle has one, to reach the wheel bolts.
3. Turn the wheel nuts counterclockwise to loosen th ...
Other materials:
Parking Brake Indicator Switch Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the front floor console. Refer to
Front Floor Console Replacement.
Ensure that the park brake lever is in the fully released
position.
Disconnect the electrical connector from the park
brake warning indicator switch.
Remove the par ...
Steering Gear Boot Replacement
Special Tools
CH-804 Tensioner
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the steering linkage outer tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage
Outer Tie Rod Rep ...
Main Shaft Assemble (Gen 2)
Special Tools
3-0207944 Main Shaft Tapered Bearing Insert Tool
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Install the 4th gear bearing assembly (1).
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Note: The 3rd gear blocking ring lugs must be aligned with the
3rd/4th gear synchronizer ass ...
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