Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Starter Replacement (LUW)
- Removal Procedure
-
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the drivetrain and front suspension frame skid plate. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Skid Plate Replacement.
- Remove the intake manifold brace fasteners (1) and remove the intake manifold brace (2).
- Remove the starter solenoid battery positive fastener (2) and the starter mounting stud/fastener (1).
- Remove the battery positive and negative cable (3) from the starter.
- Remove the starter solenoid fastener (1) and the engine harness terminal (2) from the starter solenoid.
- Remove the starter mounting fastener (1) and the starter (3) from the vehicle.
Note:
The starter mounting fastener can be accessed from the top of the engine, with the battery tray removed.
- Installation Procedure
-
- Install the starter (3) into position and tighten the starter mounting
fastener (1) to 25 Y (18 lb ft)
.
- Install the engine harness terminal (2) to the starter solenoid and
tighten the solenoid fastener (1) to 9 Y (80 lb in)
.
- Install the battery negative cable terminal and the starter mounting
stud/fastener (1) to the starter. Tighten to 25 Y (18 lb ft)
.
- Install the positive battery cable terminal to the starter solenoid
and tighten the fastener (2) to 9 Y (80 lb in)
.
- Install the intake manifold brace (2) and mounting fasteners (1). Tighten
to 8 Y (71 lb in)
.
- Install the drivetrain and front suspension frame skid plate. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Skid Plate Replacement.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution.
- Install the starter (3) into position and tighten the starter mounting
fastener (1) to 25 Y (18 lb ft)
Starter Replacement (LUV)
Removal Procedure
Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable
Disconnection and Connection.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and J ...
Starting System Description and Operation
The starter motors are non-repairable starter motors. They have pole pieces that
are arranged around the armature. Both solenoid windings are energized. The pull-in
winding circuit is completed to ...
Other materials:
Tire Pressure
Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively.
Caution
Neither tire underinflation nor overinflation is good. Underinflated tires,
or tires that do not have enough air, can result in:
. Tire overloading and overheating which could lead to a blowout.
. Premature or ir ...
Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Installation
Caution: Refer to Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Caution.
Clean sealing surface.
Install a NEW engine coolant thermostat housing seal.
Install the engine coolant thermostat housing (2).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Note: Screw in the 4 ...
New Vehicle Break-In
Notice: The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will
perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines:
Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow, for the first
805 km (500 mi). Do not make full-throttle starts. Avoid downshifting t ...
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