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:
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
For vehicles with FCA, this system is intended to help avoid or reduce the harm
caused by front-end crashes. FCA provides a flashing visual alert and beeps when
approaching a vehicle directly ahead too quickly. FCA also provides a visual alert
if following another vehicle much too closely. The ...
Exterior Lamp Controls
The exterior lamp control is on the instrument panel to the outboard side of
the steering column.
There are four positions:
(Off): Briefly turn to this position
to turn the automatic light control off or on again.
AUTO (Automatic): Turns the headlamps on automatically at normal brightness, ...
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement
Special Tools
J-45859 Axle Remover
For regional equivalent tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the front suspension skid plate bolts (1) and the front suspen ...
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