Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Fuel Tank Draining
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
- Remove the fuel tank filler cap.
- Insert a suitable suction hose into the fuel tank filler pipe.
- Attach a suitable suction hose to the hose used with the hand or air operated pump devise.
- Using a hand or air operated pump drain as much fuel from the tank as possible.
Warning:
Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Warning.
Note:
The fuel tank must be drained with a suitable, commercially-available fuel removal unit and suction hose - follow safety regulations and national legislation. The fuel tank is fitted with a refill limit float valve. This is located on the filler neck in the fuel tank. To prevent damaging the refill limit float valve, a suitable suction hose must be used. In the presence of fuel vapors or escaping fuel - observe safety regulations and national legislation. Store drained fuel in a suitable, sealable container.
Fuel System Description
Fuel System Overview
The fuel system is an electronic returnless on-demand design. A returnless
fuel system reduces the internal temperature of the fuel tank by not returning
hot fuel f ...
Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the bracket fastener (1).
Lift and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the fuel tank filler pip ...
Other materials:
Radio Controls with Touchscreen
The infotainment system is operated by using the pushbuttons, menus shown on
the display, and steering wheel controls.
Turning the System On or Off
(Power): Press and hold to turn
the radio on and off.
Automatic Switch-Off
If the infotainment system has been turned on after the ignition is ...
Brake Rotor Thickness Measurement
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
If the inboard friction surface of the brake rotor is not accessible, reposition
and support the caliper with the brake pads. Refer to Front Disc Brake Pads
Replacement.
Clean the friction surfaces of the brake rotor with denatured al ...
Throttle/Idle Learn
Description
The engine control module (ECM) learns the airflow through the throttle body
to ensure the correct idle. The learned airflow values are stored within the
ECM. These values are learned to adjust for production variation and will continuously
learn during the life of the ...
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