Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Doing Your Own Service Work
Warning
It can be dangerous to work on your vehicle if you do not have the proper knowledge, service manual, tools, or parts. Always follow owner manual procedures and consult the service manual for your vehicle before doing any service work.
If doing some of your own service work, use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service the vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information.
This vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle.
Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed. See Maintenance Records.
Caution
Even small amounts of contamination can cause damage to vehicle systems. Do not allow contaminants to contact the fluids, reservoir caps, or dipsticks.
Vehicle Checks
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Hood
To open the hood:
1. Pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle. It is located on the lower
left side of the instrument panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and move the secondary hoo ...
Other materials:
Outside Rearview Mirror Housing Replacement
Outside Rearview Mirror Housing Replacement
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Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the outside rearview housing cover. Refer to Outside Rearview
Mirror Housing Rear Cover Replacement.
Remove the outside rear ...
Draining Fluids and Oil Filter Removal
Place a drip pan underneath.
Remove the oil filter cap (1).
Remove the oil filter cap seal (2).
Remove and properly dispose of the oil filter insert (3).
Re-install the oil filter cap.
Remove the oil drain bolt.
Drain the engine oil into the drip pan.
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Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Replacement
Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Replacement
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Component Name
1
Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Bolt
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Tighten
6 Y (53 lb in ...
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