Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
To inspect the engine air cleaner/ filter, remove the filter from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter to release loose dust and dirt. If the filter remains covered with dirt, a new filter is required.
To inspect or replace the air cleaner/ filter:
1.4L L4 Engine
1.8L L4 Engine
1. Remove the two screws, tilt the cover, and slide it out of the assembly.
2. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter.
3. Lower the cover, slide it into the assembly, then secure with the two screws.
See Maintenance Schedule for replacement intervals.
Warning
Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires. Use caution when working on the engine and do not drive with the air cleaner/filter off.
Caution
If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt can easily get into the engine, which could damage it. Always have the air cleaner/filter in place when you are driving.
When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the scheduled maintenance intervals. See Maintenance
Schedule. If you are driving in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the
filter at each engine oil change. ...
Cooling System
The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature.
1.4L L4 Engine
1. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View)
2. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap
1.8L L4 Engin ...
Other materials:
Drive Range, First Gear Engine Braking (Gen 1)
When the gear selector lever is moved to the Drive (D) range from the Neutral
(N) position, the transmission will provide engine braking. In this operating range,
the normally-low 1234 pressure control solenoid 5 is commanded ON and, in the engine
braking mode, the following changes occur with ...
Drive Belt Removal
Special Tools
EN-955 Locking Pins
EN-48488 Holding Wrench
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Install EN-48488 wrench (1) to the drive belt tensioner.
Note: The drive belt tensioner must always be in a pre-tensioned
state.
Move the dri ...
Low and Reverse and 1-2-3-4 Clutch Housing Assemble (6T40/45/50)
Table 1:
1??? Clutch Piston Installation
Table 2:
Low and Reverse Clutch Piston Installation
1??? Clutch Piston Installation
1??? Clutch Piston Installation
Callout
Component Name
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0.0055