Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Body Component Lubrication
Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood hinges, liftgate hinges, and the fuel door hinge unless the components are plastic. Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with a clean cloth will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak.
Steering, Suspension, and Chassis Components
Visually inspect steering, suspension, and chassis components for damaged, loose
or missing parts or signs of wear at least once a year. Inspect the power steering
for proper hook-up, binding, lea ...
Underbody Maintenance
At least twice a year, Spring and Fall, use plain water to flush dirt and debris
from the vehicle's underbody. Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can
do this. If not removed, rust ...
Other materials:
Parking Brake
To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and pull up on the parking
brake lever. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on.
See Brake System Warning Light.
To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake
lever up until you ...
Front Side Door Window Weatherstrip Replacement
Front Side Door Window Weatherstrip Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove front side door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim
Replacement.
Remove the outside rearview mirror. Refer to Outs ...
Drum Brake Hardware Inspection
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Visually inspect the drum brake upper return spring (1) for the following
conditions:
Excessive corrosion
Excessive stretching
Broken
Missing
If any of the conditions listed were found, the drum brake upper return sp ...
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