Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection
- Clean the exhaust manifold (1) in solvent.
- Dry the exhaust manifold (1) with compressed air.
- An exhaust manifold leak or damage may cause an exhaust leak and may effect OBD II system performance. A damaged exhaust must be replaced.
Warning:
Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.
Fuel Tank Heat Shield Replacement
Removal Procedure
Support the fuel tank with a suitable jack.
Remove the fuel tank strap fasteners (1) and lower the fuel tank straps (2).
Remove the ...
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Installation
Install the exhaust manifold heat shield (2).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Install the 3 exhaust manifold heat shield bolts (1) and the washers and
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Other materials:
Remote Vehicle Start
If equipped, this feature allows the engine to be started from outside the vehicle.
(Remote Vehicle Start): This button
will be on the RKE transmitter if the vehicle has remote start.
The climate control system will use the previous settings during a remote start.
The rear defog may come on d ...
Top Tether Anchor
A top tether (3, 4) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A
top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The top tether attachment (2) on the
child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce
the forward movement and rotation of the child re ...
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The tires and wheels were aligned and balanced at the factory to provide the
longest tire life and best overall performance. Adjustments to wheel alignment and
tire balancing are not necessary on a regular basis. Consider an alignment check
if there is unusual tire wear or the vehicle is signi ...
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