Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Fuel Tank Replacement
- Removal Procedure
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- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
- Relieve the fuel pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief.
- Drain the fuel Tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining.
- Lift and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the harness cover fastener (1) and harness cover (2).
- Disconnect the fuel pump harness electrical connector (3).
- Disconnect the vent hose (1)
- Loosen the hose clamps (2) and slide the filler hose off the fuel tank.
- Disconnect the fuel and evaporative emission connectors (1). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.
- Support the fuel tank with a suitable stand.
- Remove the fuel tank strap fasteners (1).
- Reposition the fuel tank straps (2) toward the back of the vehicle.
- Lower the fuel tank (1).
- Installation Procedure
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- If replacing the tank, remove the fuel pump module and the evaporative emission canister. Refer to Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement and Evaporative Emission Canister Replacement.
- Transfer parts as necessary.
- Raise the fuel tank (1).
- Support the fuel tank with a suitable stand.
- Position the fuel tank straps (2) onto the fuel tank.
- Install the fuel tank strap fasteners (1) and tighten to 22 Y(16 lb ft)
.
- Connect the fuel and evaporative emission connectors (1). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.
- Connect the vent hose (1) .
- Tighten the hose clamps (2) to 4.5 Y(40 lb in).
and slide the filler hose off the fuel tank.
- Connect the fuel pump harness electrical connector (3).
- Install the harness cover (2) and tighten the cover fasteners (1).
- Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution.
Fuel Tank Heat Shield Replacement
Removal Procedure
Support the fuel tank with a suitable jack.
Remove the fuel tank strap fasteners (1) and lower the fuel tank straps (2).
Remove the ...
Ignition System
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Other materials:
Detecting the Vehicle Ahead
The green vehicle ahead indicator will appear when a vehicle is detected ahead.
Whenever this indicator does not appear, FCA will not respond. The indicator may
disappear on curves, highway exit ramps, or hills, or due to poor visibility. The
FCA system will not detect another vehicle ahead ...
Camber Description
Camber is the tilting of the wheels from the vertical when viewed from the front
of the vehicle. When the wheels tilt outward at the top, the camber is positive (+).
When the wheel tilts inward at the top, the camber is negative (−). The amount of
tilt is measured in degr ...
Water Pump Installation
Clean the sealing surfaces and the 3 coolant pump threads.
Install NEW gasket.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Caution: Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution.
Install the coolant pump (1).
Install 5 NEW bolts (2) and tighten to 8& ...
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