Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Starter Replacement (LUV)
- Removal Procedure
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- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- If equipped with a front suspension skid plate, remove the drivetrain and suspension frame skid plate. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Skid Plate Replacement.
- Remove the battery positive cable fastener (2) and the battery positive cable terminal (1), from the starter solenoid.
- Remove the starter battery positive fastener (3) and the positive terminal (4), from the starter solenoid.
- Remove the battery negative cable fastener (5) and the battery negative ground terminal (6), from the starter mounting stud.
- Remove the starter mounting fasteners (1) and remove the starter from the vehicle.
- Installation Procedure
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- Install the starter (2).
- Install the starter fasteners (1) and tighten to 25 Y (18 lb ft)
.
- Install the ground cable (6).
- Install the ground cable fastener (5) and tighten to 12.5 Y (111 lb in)
.
- Install the starter positive cable (4) to starter.
- Install the starter positive cable fastener (3) and tighten to 12.5 Y (111 lb in)
.
- Install the battery positive cable terminal (1).
- Install the battery positive cable fastener (2) and tighten to 12.5 Y (111 lb in)
.
- Install the drivetrain and suspension skid plate, if equipped. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Skid Plate Replacement.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution.
Special Tools
Illustration
Tool Number/Description
EL 38758
EL 50074
J 38758
Parasitic Draw Test Switch
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Starter Replacement (LUW)
Removal Procedure
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable
Disconnection and Connection.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking ...
Other materials:
Communication Interface Module Bracket Replacement
Communication Interface Module Bracket Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the instrument panel lower compartment. Refer to
Instrument Panel Lower Compartment Replacement
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Immobilizer System Component Programming
This procedure will learn the immobilizer function. If the battery voltage is
low, charge the battery before proceeding with the learn. If the body control module
(BCM) or engine control module (ECM) have been replaced, they must be programmed
before performing this learn procedure.
Dependin ...
Crankshaft and Bearing Installation
Special Tools
EN-45059 Torque Angle Sensor Kit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools
Note: Inspect the installation position.
Install the crankshaft bearing clips, oil bearing clips.
Install the crankshaft.
Note: Inspect the installation position.
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