Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection
- Clean the oil suction gallery (2) with compressed air. Be sure to remove all dirt and old gasket material from the suction gallery (2).
- Remove all remaining old gasket material from sealing surface (1) and screw bores (3).
- Clean the sealing surfaces from dirt and grease.
- Inspect the sealing surface for cracks and damage.
Warning:
Wear safety glasses when using compressed air in order to prevent eye injury.
Caution:
To ensure proper engine lubrication, clean clogged or contaminated oil galleries in an approved solvent and with compressed air. Failure to clean oil galleries may cause engine damage.
Oil Sump/Pan
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Oil Pan Installation
Special Tools
EN-49980 Guidance Pins
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Clean the sealing surfaces from old sealing material, dirt, oil and grease.
Note: The seal ...
Other materials:
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, ...
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
Warning
Filling a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle can cause fuel
vapors that can ignite either by static electricity or other means. You or others
could be badly burned and the vehicle could be damaged. Always:
. Use approved fuel containers.
. Remove the container from ...
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The compact spare tire and tools are located in the storage compartment in the
rear of the vehicle. The jack and tools are stored below the spare tire.
1. Extension
2. Jack
3. Wheel Wrench
4. Strap
To access the spare tire and tools:
1. Open the trunk or liftgate. See Trunk (Sedan) o ...
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