Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: 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 degrees.
- Remove the 12 cylinder head bolts (1).
- Remove the cylinder head (2).
- Remove the cylinder head gasket (3).
Note:
Do not damage the guide sleeves (4) and (5).
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 h ...
Cylinder Head Replacement
Special Tools
BO-38185 Hose Clamp Pliers
EN-45059 Angle Meter
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Re ...
Other materials:
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front
passenger seating positions.
Adjust the height so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and
not falling off of it. The belt should be close to, but not contacting, the neck.
Improper shoulder belt hei ...
Timing Belt Tensioner Installation
Special Tools
EN-45059 Angle Meter
Clean the timing belt tensioner thread.
Install the timing belt tensioner (2).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Caution: Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution.
Install a NEW timing belt tensioner bolt (1) a ...
Transmission Case Cleaning and Inspection
Transmission Case Cleaning and Inspection
Callout
Component Name
Caution: Do not use abrasive pads or bristle devices to clean
the sealing surfaces. Abrasive pads produce a fine grit that can effect
transmission func ...
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