Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: 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 the Vehicle.
- Remove the drivetrain and front suspension frame skid plate. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Skid Plate Replacement.
- Remove the intake manifold brace fasteners (1) and remove the intake manifold brace (2).
- Remove the starter solenoid battery positive fastener (2) and the starter mounting stud/fastener (1).
- Remove the battery positive and negative cable (3) from the starter.
- Remove the starter solenoid fastener (1) and the engine harness terminal (2) from the starter solenoid.
- Remove the starter mounting fastener (1) and the starter (3) from the vehicle.
Note:
The starter mounting fastener can be accessed from the top of the engine, with the battery tray removed.
- Installation Procedure
-
- Install the starter (3) into position and tighten the starter mounting
fastener (1) to 25 Y (18 lb ft)
.
- Install the engine harness terminal (2) to the starter solenoid and
tighten the solenoid fastener (1) to 9 Y (80 lb in)
.
- Install the battery negative cable terminal and the starter mounting
stud/fastener (1) to the starter. Tighten to 25 Y (18 lb ft)
.
- Install the positive battery cable terminal to the starter solenoid
and tighten the fastener (2) to 9 Y (80 lb in)
.
- Install the intake manifold brace (2) and mounting fasteners (1). Tighten
to 8 Y (71 lb in)
.
- Install the drivetrain and front suspension frame skid plate. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Skid Plate Replacement.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution.
- Install the starter (3) into position and tighten the starter mounting
fastener (1) to 25 Y (18 lb ft)
Starter Replacement (LUV)
Removal Procedure
Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable
Disconnection and Connection.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and J ...
Starting System Description and Operation
The starter motors are non-repairable starter motors. They have pole pieces that
are arranged around the armature. Both solenoid windings are energized. The pull-in
winding circuit is completed to ...
Other materials:
Safety System Check
Now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles,
latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are all working properly. Look for any
other loose or damaged safety belt system parts that might keep a safety belt system
from doing its job. See your dealer to have it re ...
Tire Terminology and Definitions
Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square
inch of the tire. Air pressure is expressed in kPa (kilopascal) or psi (pounds per
square inch).
Accessory Weight: The combined weight of optional accessories. Some examples
of optional accessories are automatic t ...
Brake Pipe Replacement
Special Tools
CH-45405 Brake Pipe Flaring Kit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
Warning: Always use double walled steel brake pipe when replacing
brake pipes. The use of any other pipe is not recomm ...
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