Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Door Lock and Ignition Lock Folding Key Blade Removal and Installation
Special Tools
BO-51098 Flip Key Blade Fixture
For equivalent region tools, refer to Special Tools.
- Insert the RKE transmitter in the fixture as shown.
- Using the BO-51098 fixture, drive the retention pin from the transmitter assembly as shown.
- Remove the key blade from the transmitter assembly.
- Install the coded blank into the transmitter assembly, insure the indentation on the key blade faces the retention pin.
- Using needle nose pliers, insert the pin half way into the transmitter assembly.
- Using the BO-51098 fixture, drive the roll pin flush to the surface.
Caution:
Failure to properly support the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter assembly while replacing the key blade may cause internal damage to the transmitter assembly.
Note:
It may be necessary to dress the pin drift on a grinder to maintain the diameter in order to drive the pin through the housing.
Note:
Use caution not to damage the surface, chrome plating, in the following steps.
Door Lock and Ignition Lock Folding and Non-Folding Key Cutting
High Security keys are available from the service parts system.
Obtain the key code from the security card or from the GM Dealer World, Parts,
Key Code Look Up system.
If you have the key code a ...
Other materials:
Interior Lighting
Dome Lamps
The dome lamp controls are in the headliner above the rear seats.
: Press to turn the lamps off, even
when a door is open.
: When the button is returned to
the middle position, the lamps turn on automatically when a door is opened.
: Press to turn on the dome lamps.
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How to Identify Plastic Parts
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Plastic parts can be identified by the SAE code, which is usually found on the
rear of the part, and/or by the characteristics of the plastic. Knowing the type
of plastic aids in selecting the proper repair materials and in selecting the proper
repair procedure.
Look for the SAE ...
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LUV)
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the
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