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:
Drive Range, First Gear Engine Braking (Gen 2)
Note: Some models of the 6T30/40/45/50 automatic transmission are equipped with
an electric auxiliary fluid pump for use in hybrid vehicles (BAS+). Hybrid vehicles
do not require internal combustion engine (ICE) operation at all times. After a
successful engine start, the hybrid powertrain con ...
Water Pump Pulley Replacement (LUV)
Removal Procedure
Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement.
Remove the engine mount bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement
- Right Side.
Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.
Loosen the 3̴ ...
Throttle Body Assembly Installation
Install a NEW throttle body seal.
Install the throttle body (1).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Install the 4 throttle body bolts (2) and tighten to
8 Y (71 lb in).
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