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:
When the System Does Not Seem To Work Properly
If the LDW symbol does not appear:
The lane markings on the road may not be seen.
The camera sensor may be blocked by dirt, snow or ice.
The windshield may be damaged.
The weather may be limiting visibility.
This is normal operation; the vehicle does not need service. Clean the windshie ...
Engine Mount Bracket Replacement
Engine Mount Bracket Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement.
1
Engine Mount Bracket Bolt (Qty: 3)
Cau ...
Fuel Tank Heat Shield Replacement
Removal Procedure
Support the fuel tank with a suitable jack.
Remove the fuel tank strap fasteners (1) and lower the fuel tank straps (2).
Remove the fuel tank heat shield fasteners (1) and remove the fuel tank
heat shield (2).
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