Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: General Description
The factory installed tires are designed to operate satisfactorily with loads up to and including the full rated load capacity when these tires are inflated to the recommended pressures.
The following factors have an important influence on tire life:
- Correct tire pressures
- Correct wheel alignment
- Proper driving techniques
- Tire rotation
The following factors increase tire wear:
- Heavy cornering
- Excessively rapid acceleration
- Heavy braking
Aluminum Wheel Refinishing
Finish Damage Evaluation Procedure
Note:
If the wheels are chrome-plated, do not re-plate or refinish
the wheels.
If the wheels are polished aluminum, do not r ...
Metric Wheel Nuts and Bolts Description
Metric wheel/nuts and bolts are identified in the following way:
The wheel/nut has the word Metric stamped on the face.
The letter M is stamped on the end of the wheel bolt.
The thread sizes ...
Other materials:
Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations
(Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions
with top tether anchors.
(Lower Anchor): Seating positions
with two lower anchors.
To assist in locating the lower anchors, each seating position with lower anchors
has two labels, near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion.
To ass ...
Rear Compartment Side Trim Replacement - Left Side (Sedan)
Rear Compartment Side Trim Replacement - Left Side
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the rear compartment floor panel carpet. Refer to Rear Compartment
Floor Panel Carpet Replacement.
Remove the rear co ...
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Replacement (Water Outlet)
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative
Cable Disconnection and Connection.
Drain the cooling system. Ref ...
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