Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Cleanliness and Care
An automobile engine is a combination of many machined, honed, polished, and lapped surfaces with tolerances that are measured in ten thousandths of an inch. When any internal engine parts are serviced, care and cleanliness are important. A liberal coating of engine oil should be applied to friction areas during assembly to protect and lubricate the surfaces during initial operation. Throughout this section, it should be understood that proper cleaning and protection of machined surfaces and friction areas are part of the repair procedure. This is considered standard shop practice even if not specifically stated.
When valve train components are removed for service, they should be retained in order. At the time of installation, they should be installed in the same locations and with the same mating surfaces as when removed.
Charging System Description and Operation
Electrical Power Management Overview
The electrical power management system is designed to monitor and control
the charging system and send diagnostic messages to alert the driver of possi ...
Drive Range, First Gear Engine Braking (Gen 1)
When the gear selector lever is moved to the Drive (D) range from the Neutral
(N) position, the transmission will provide engine braking. In this operating range,
the normally-low 1234 pressure co ...
Other materials:
Front Side Door Window Regulator Handle Replacement
Front Side Door Window Regulator Handle Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Front Side Door Window Regulator Handle Clip
Procedure
Use the appropriate tool, remove the clip from handle.
2
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Windshield Washer Solvent Container Replacement
Windshield Washer Solvent Container Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the windshield washer solvent container filler tube. Refer
to Windshield Washer Solvent Container Filler Tube Replacement.
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Special Tools
Illustration
Tool Number/Description
EL 46079
Tire Pressure Monitor Diagnostic Tool
el50448oec-t5
EL 50448
Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor Activation Tool
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