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 ...
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Battery Load Management
The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM) that estimates the battery's
temperature and state of charge. It then adjusts the voltage for best performance
and extended life of the battery.
When the battery's state of charge is low, the voltage is raised slightly to
quickly bring t ...
All-Season Tires
This vehicle may come with all-season tires. These tires are designed to provide
good overall performance on most road surfaces and weather conditions. Original
equipment tires designed to GM's specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification
code molded onto the sidewall. Origi ...
Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement - Rear
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Using a suitable jack stand, support the rear of the
transmission.
Remove and DISCARD the rear transmission mount bracket
to rear mount through bolt (1).
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