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:
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
This vehicle has an HSA feature, which may be useful when the vehicle is stopped
on a grade. This feature is designed to prevent the vehicle from rolling, either
forward or rearward, during vehicle drive off. After the driver completely stops
and holds the vehicle in a complete standstill on a ...
Filling the Tank
Warning
Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn violently and can cause injury or death.
. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions
on the fuel pump island.
. Turn off the engine when refueling.
. Keep sparks, flames, and smoking materials away from fuel.
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Starting System Description and Operation
The starter motors are non-repairable starter motors. They have pole pieces that
are arranged around the armature. Both solenoid windings are energized. The pull-in
winding circuit is completed to the ground through the starter motor. The windings
work together magnetically to pull and hold in ...
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