Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Tire Dismounting and Mounting (Bead Exercising)
- Most effective if done within 5 minutes of lube application.
- Tire exercising is required for all tires and should be done prior to balancing and checking for RFV.
- Lack of bead exercising will produce excessive RFV readings.
- Bead exercising can be performed using any tire mounting equipment equipped with upper and lower bead rollers.
- Bead exercising is to be performed on the inflated tire at placard pressure.
Tire Dismounting and Mounting
Caution: Use a tire changing machine in order to dismount tires. Do
not use hand tools or tire irons alone in order to remove the tire from the
wheel. Damage to the tire beads or the wheel ri ...
Tire Dismounting and Mounting (Lubricant)
Important:
Lubricant should be applied to form a thin, just visible layer,
on the bead foot and bead outer areas. There should not be any visible
clumps of lubricant.
Ne ...
Other materials:
Accessory Power Receptacle Replacement
Special Tools
EL-42059 Cigar Lighter Socket Remover .
For equivalent regional tools. Refer to Special Tools
Removal Procedure
Remove the auxiliary power outlet fuse from the fuse block.
Remove the receptacle:
Look into the receptacle. There are two 3?€‰mm ( ...
Antilock Brake System Automated Bleed
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components
Caution.
Note: Before performing the Antilock Brake System (ABS) Automated
Bleed Procedure, first perform a pressure bleed of the base brake system. Refer
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Throttle Body Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LUW)
Throttle Body Heater Inlet Hose Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet
Duct Replacement.
Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System ...
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