Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Special Tools

Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement

Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedure Remove both wiper arm assemblies. Refer to Windshie ...

Windshield Glass Cleaning

Clean the windshield with windshield cleaner. Refer to the electronic parts catalog or use equivalent cleaner. The cleaner should not harm the paint finish or scratch the glass. The glass is clean ...

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Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position. For automatic transmission vehicles, the ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only when the shift lever is in P (Park). For manual transmission vehicles, the ignition should turn t ...

Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Replacement (LUW)
Removal Procedure Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling. Disconnect the engine harness conn ...

Transmission Fluid Cooler Flushing and Flow Test
GM studies indicate that plugged or restricted transmission oil coolers and pipes cause insufficient transmission lubrication and elevated operating temperatures which can lead to premature transmission failure. Many repeat repair cases could have been prevented by following published procedur ...