Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Cylinder Head Installation
Special Tools
EN-45059 Torque Angle Sensor Kit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
- Clean the sealing surfaces.
- Inspect for plane surface.
- Cylinder block, cylinder head
- Straight-edge, feeler gauge
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution.
Caution:
Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution.
Note:
Note the correct tightening sequence.
- First pass to 25 Y (18 lb ft)
- Second pass to 90°
- Third pass to 90°
- Fourth pass to 90°
- Fifth pass to 45°
Cylinder Head Disassemble
Special Tools
EN-840 Pliers/Remover
EN-8062 Valve Spring Compressor
EN-8062-5 Adapter
EN-50717-2 Compressor Assembly of EN-50717 Kit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tool ...
Cylinder Head Removal
Loosen the 12 cylinder head bolts in the sequence as shown. Use the following
procedure:
Loosen the cylinder head bolts 90 degrees.
Loosen the cylinder head bolts 180& ...
Other materials:
Personalization Menu (Radio without Touchscreen)
Use the audio system controls to access the personalization menus for customizing
vehicle features.
The following are all possible personalization features. Depending on the vehicle,
some may not be available.
CONFIG (Configuration): Press to access the Configuration Settings menu.
MENU/TUNE: ...
Loss of Control
Skidding
There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three control
systems:
Braking Skid — wheels are not rolling.
Steering or Cornering Skid — too much speed or steering in a curve causes
tires to slip and lose cornering force.
Acceleration Skid — too muc ...
Radiator Cleaning
Warning: NEVER spray water on a hot heat exchanger. The resulting
steam could cause personal injury.
Caution: The heat exchanger fins are necessary for good heat transfer.
Do not brush the fins. This may cause damage to the fins, reducing heat transfer.
Note: Blow compressed ...
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