Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Underbody Maintenance
At least twice a year, Spring and Fall, use plain water to flush dirt and debris from the vehicle's underbody. Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this. If not removed, rust and corrosion can develop.
Body Component Lubrication
Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood hinges, liftgate hinges, and the fuel
door hinge unless the components are plastic. Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips
with a clean cloth will make th ...
Sheet Metal Damage
If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make
sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced
to restore corrosion protecti ...
Other materials:
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF
in each shift lever position.
For automatic transmission vehicles, the ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF
only when the shift lever is in P (Park).
For manual transmission vehicles, the ignition should turn t ...
Windshield Side Garnish Molding Replacement
Windshield Side Garnish Molding Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Disable the SIR system, if equipped. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
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Windshield Side Garnish Moldi ...
Camshaft Timing Chain Adjustment
Special Tools
EN-952 Fixing Pin
EN-953–A Fixing Tool
EN-49977?E00 Fixation Sensor Discs
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Remove the ignition coil. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement.
Remove the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement.
Remove ...
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