Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Parking Brake

Brake Pedal Travel Measurement and Inspection

Special Tools CH-28662 Brake Pedal Effort Gauge For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. With the ignition OFF and the brakes cool, apply the brakes 3–5 times, or unt ...

Park Brake Hardware Inspection

Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning. Visually inspect the park brake lever (1) and the lever pivot pin (2) for the following conditions: The lever being bent ...

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Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps
Sedan Taillamp Shown, Hatchback Taillamp Similar Back-up Lamp Turn Signal Lamp Stop Lamp/Taillamp Sidemarker Lamp To replace one of these bulbs: Open the trunk. Remove the two screws, which secure the taillamp assembly. Remove the taillamp assembly by pulling it straight ...

Pretensioner Handling and Scrapping
Scrapping Procedure During the course of a vehicles useful life, certain situations may arise which will necessitate the disposal of a live (undeployed) pretensioner. The following information covers the proper procedures for the disposing of a live (undeployed) pretensioner. Deplo ...

Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace it. Some aluminum wheels can be repaired. See your dealer if any of these conditions exist. Your d ...