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:
Cargo Tie Down Loop Replacement
Cargo Tie Down Loop Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Cargo Tie Down Hook Fastener
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Tighten
9?€‰Y (80?€‰lb?€‰in)
2
Cargo T ...
SIR Disabling and Enabling
SIR component location affects how a vehicle should be serviced. There are parts
of the SIR system installed in various locations around a vehicle. To find the location
of the SIR components refer to Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System Description
and Operation.
There are several reason ...
Steering Column Replacement
Removal Procedure
Caution: With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead,
secure the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin,
steering column lock, or a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the
steering column will prevent damage and a possible ...
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