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:
Electric Power Steering
The vehicle has electric power steering. It does not have power steering fluid.
Regular maintenance is not required.
If power steering assist is lost due to a system malfunction, the vehicle can
be steered, but may require increased effort. See your dealer if there is a problem.
If the steerin ...
Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Replacement
Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Screw Access Plug
Tip: Use the appropriate tool, remove the plug.
2
Front Side Doo ...
Tires and Wheels Description and Operation (Tire Identification)
Identification
Accessory and warranty replacement must use TPC spec tires.
An outboard orientation stripe is added to the tread surface, with an
offset toward the outboard tire face.
All GM approved tires (Production, Service and Accessory) have a TPC
(Tire Performance C ...
0.0067