Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Vehicle, Engine and Transmission ID and VIN Location, Derivative and Usage
The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is the legal identifier of the vehicle. The VIN plate is located on the upper left corner of the instrument panel (I/P) and can be seen through the windshield from the outside of the vehicle:
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Position |
Definition |
Character |
Description |
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1 |
Country of Origin |
1 |
United States |
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3 |
Mexico |
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2 |
Manufacturer |
G |
General Motors |
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3 |
Make |
1 |
Chevrolet |
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4?E |
Vehicle Line/Series |
A |
Chevrolet Sonic LS (Automatic) |
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B |
Chevrolet Sonic LS (Manual) |
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C |
Chevrolet Sonic LT (Automatic) |
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D |
Chevrolet Sonic LT (Manual) |
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E |
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ (Automatic) |
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F |
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ (Manual) |
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6 |
Body Style |
5 |
69 − Sedan, 4-Door, 4 Window, Notchback |
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6 |
48 − Sedan, 4-Door, 4 Window, Hatchback |
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7 |
Restraint System |
A |
Active Manual Belts, Airbag Delete |
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C |
Active Manual Belts, Airbag − Driver & Passenger − Front (1st row) |
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D |
Active Manual Belts, Airbag − Driver & Passenger − Front (1st row), & Front Seat Side (1st row) |
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E |
Active Manual Belts, Airbags − Driver & Passenger − Front (1st row), & Front Seat Side (1st row), Roof Side (all seating rows) |
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S |
Active Manual Belts, Airbags ?EDriver & Passenger Front (1st row), Front Seat Side (1st row) & Rear Seat Side (2nd row), Roof Side (all seating rows), Driver & Passenger knee (1st row) |
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8 |
Engine Type |
B |
RPO LUV Engine ?EGas, 4 Cylinder, 1.4L, MFI, DOHC, Turbo, VVT, Alum, E85 Max |
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C |
RPO LDE Engine ?EGas, 4 Cylinder, 1.6L, MFI, DOHC, VVT, Variable Camshaft Phasing, Variable Intake Module (VIM) |
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D |
RPO LFJ − Gas, 4 Cylinder, 1.6L MFI, E100 Max |
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G |
RPO LWE Engine ?EGas, 4 Cylinder, 1.8L, MFI, DOHC, VVT, 103 KW |
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H |
RPO LUW Engine ?EGas/Ethanol, 4 Cylinder, 1.8L, MFI, 103KW, DOHC, E85 |
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9 |
Check Digit |
X |
Calculated by POMS |
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10 |
Model Year |
D |
2013 |
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11 |
Plant Location |
4 |
Orion |
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S |
Ramos Arizpe |
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12?E7 |
Plant Sequence Number |
?E/p> |
Plant Sequence Number |
1.6L (LDE/LFJ) Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Engine Identification.
6T30/6T40/6T45/6T50 (MH9) Transmission ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Transmission Identification Information.
M20-6 (MZ7) Transmission ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Transmission Identification Information.
Valve Lifter Replacement
Special Tools
EN-845 Suction Device
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Remove the camshaft. Refer to Camshaft Replacement.
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Engine Cooling
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Other materials:
Tire Pressure Indicator Sensor Replacement
Removal Procedure
Raise the vehicle on a suitable support. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the tire/wheel assembly from the vehicle. Refer
to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
Dismount the tire from the rim. Refer to
Tire Dismounting and Moun ...
Brake Dust Warning
Warning: Avoid taking the following actions when you service wheel
brake parts:
Do not grind brake linings.
Do not sand brake linings.
Do not clean wheel brake parts with a dry brush or with compressed air.
Some models or aftermarket brake parts may contain asbestos fiber ...
Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal
and Installation.
Clean the wheel speed sensor mounting area on t ...
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