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:
Radio Front Side Door Speaker Replacement
Radio Front Side Door Speaker Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front side door trim. Refer to Front
Side Door Trim Replacement.
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Radio Front Side Door Speaker ...
Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems
Warning: Exposure to isocyanates during paint preparation and application
processes can cause severe breathing problems. Read and follow all of the instructions
from the manufacturers of painting materials, equipment, and protective gear.
All paint finish repairs of rigid exterior sur ...
Oil Pan Removal
Remove the 16 oil pan bolts (1).
Caution: Pry the oil pan carefully in order to prevent damage
to the transaxle case or the oil pan sealing surfaces.
Place a suitable prying tool to the area shown (1) and carefully pry the
oil pan loose.
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