Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection

Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual / Powertrain / Engine / Engine Lubrication / Oil Sump/Pan / Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection

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.

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.

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 ...

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Radio Controls without Touchscreen
The buttons used to control the radio are: P /VOL: Press to turn the radio on and off. RADIO/BAND: Press to choose between AM, FM, and SiriusXM®, if equipped. Push/MENU/TUNE Knob: Turn to navigate the available menus. Turn to search for stations. INFO: Press to display additional information ...

Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Replacement
Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedures Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling. Remove the driver inflatable restraint instrument panel lower module. ...

Shoulder Belt Replacement - Rear (Hatchback)
Shoulder Belt Replacement - Rear Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedures Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Removal and Installation. Remove the body lock pillar upper trim. Refer to Body Lock ...

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