Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection
- Clean the intake manifold mating surfaces.
- Inspect the intake manifold (2) for damage.
- Inspect the intake manifold for cracks near metallic inserts.
- Inspect the crankcase ventilation passages in the intake manifold face for blockage.
- Clean the crankcase ventilation passages with compressed air if necessary. Use a maximum of 172 kPa (25 psi) of air pressure.
- Clean the throttle body sealing surface (1).
- Clean the intake manifold to cylinder head sealing surface (3).
- Replace the intake manifold as necessary.
Warning:
Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.
Intake Manifold Assemble (1.8L LUW and LWE)
Install the 4 NEW multiport fuel injector seals (4).
Install the multiport fuel injection fuel rail (2) and the fuel injectors (3)
to the intake manifold ( ...
Intake Manifold Disassemble
Remove the fuel injection rail ground cable nut (1).
Remove the 2 fuel injection rail bolts (2).
Remove the fuel injection fuel rail assembly (3).
Remove the ...
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Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Warning.
Note: There are several types of plastic collar fuel and evaporative
emission quick connect fittings used on this vehicle.
Bartholomew (1)
Q Release (2)
Squeeze to Rele ...
Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Replacement
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Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Replacement
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Preliminary Procedures
Remove the radiator opening upper cover. Refer to Front Opening
Upper Cover Replacement.
Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to A ...
Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint Inspection
Disassembly Procedure
Remove the outer constant velocity (CV) joint and boot from the wheel
drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Boot Replacement.
Remove any lubricant from the CV joint.
Note: Position the cage and the inner race so they a ...
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