Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection
- Clean the oil suction gallery (2) with compressed air. Be sure to remove all dirt and old gasket material from the suction gallery (2).
- Remove all remaining old gasket material from sealing surface (1) and screw bores (3).
- Clean the sealing surfaces from dirt and grease.
- Inspect the sealing surface for cracks and damage.
Warning:
Wear safety glasses when using compressed air in order to prevent eye injury.
Caution:
To ensure proper engine lubrication, clean clogged or contaminated oil galleries in an approved solvent and with compressed air. Failure to clean oil galleries may cause engine damage.
Oil Sump/Pan
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Oil Pan Installation
Special Tools
EN-49980 Guidance Pins
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Clean the sealing surfaces from old sealing material, dirt, oil and grease.
Note: The seal ...
Other materials:
Filling the Tank
Warning
Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn violently and can cause injury or death.
. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions
on the fuel pump island.
. Turn off the engine when refueling.
. Keep sparks, flames, and smoking materials away from fuel.
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Hood Adjustment
Hood Adjustment
Callout
Component Name
1
Hood
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Procedure
Loosen the 4 hood hinge nuts.
Adjust the hood in order to obtain an even gap on both sides between
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Rear Compartment Lid Inner Panel Trim Replacement (Sedan)
Rear Compartment Lid Inner Panel Trim Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the rear compartment lid outer bumpers.
Remove the latch cover.
1
Rear Compartment Lid Inner ...
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