Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Liftgate Adjustment

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Liftgate Adjustment
Callout	Component Name
1	Liftgate Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution. Procedure Loosen the 4 liftgate hinge bolts to adjust the liftgate. Adjust the liftgate in order to obtain an even gap between the liftgate and the roof, the quarter outer panel, the tail lamp and rear bumper fascia and so that the liftgate is flush with the roof, the quarter outer panel, the tail lamp and rear bumper fascia. Adjustment: Liftgate to roof?€‰(a) 5.5?€‰mm?€‰?±?€‰1.0?€‰mm?€‰(0.22?€‰in?€‰?±?€‰0.04?€‰in) Liftgate to quarter outer panel?€‰(b) 4.0?€‰mm?€‰?±?€‰1.0?€‰mm?€‰(0.16?€‰in?€‰?±?€‰0.04?€‰in) Liftgate to tail lamp?€‰(c) 3.5?€‰mm?€‰?±?€‰1.0?€‰mm?€‰(0.14?€‰in?€‰?±?€‰0.04?€‰in) Liftgate to rear bumper fascia?€‰(d) 5.0?€‰mm?€‰?±?€‰1.0?€‰mm?€‰(0.20?€‰in?€‰?±?€‰0.04?€‰in) Tighten 22?€‰Y (16?€‰lb?€‰ft)

Adhesive Installation of Liftgate Windows

Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning. Use a urethane adhesive systems which meet GM Specification GM?€‰3651G. Remove all mounds or loose pieces of urethane ad ...

Liftgate Assist Rod Caution

Caution: Apply pressure only at the end of the liftgate/hood assist rod that you are removing or attaching. Do NOT apply pressure to the middle of the rod because damage or bending will resul ...

Other materials:

Cylinder Head Assemble
Special Tools EN-958 Valve Stem Seal Installer 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 Tools. Lubricate the valve stem and the valve guide with clean engine oil. ...

Oil Level Indicator and Tube Removal
Remove the oil dipstick. Remove the oil level indicator tube bolt (1). Note: If the engine oil level is at the maximum level, oil may emerge while removing the oil dipstick guide tube. Remove the oil level indicator tube (2) and oil level indicator seal. ...

Lift Plate and Holding Fixture Removal
Lift Plate and Holding Fixture Removal Callout Component Name 1 DT-46625 Transmission Holding Fixture For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Note: Raise the transmission in order to remov ...

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