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:
Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Skid Plate Replacement
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the mounting bolts?€‰(1) for the front suspension frame skid
plate.
Remove the front suspension frame skid plate?€‰(2).
Installation Procedur ...
Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement (Steel Tank)
Special Tools
EN-48279 Fuel Sender Lock Ring Wrench
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief.
Remove the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement.
Disconnect the ...
Engine Oil Cooler Housing Installation
Clean the engine oil cooler housing to thermostat housing sealing surfaces.
Install 2 NEW gaskets.
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Install the engine oil cooler inlet pipe (3).
Install the engine oil cooler housing (1) and the 5 engine oil cooler bolts (2)
and t ...
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