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:
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)
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Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash
Warning: A crash can damage the safety belt system in the vehicle.
A damaged safety belt system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting
in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure the safety belt
systems are working properly after a crash, have them insp ...
Secondary Air Injection Pump Pipe Replacement
Secondary Air Injection Pump Pipe Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Hose Retainer (QTY:2)
Note: Squeeze the retainer on opposite sides to release.
2
Secondary Air Injection ...
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