Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Service and Maintenance

Removing and Replacing the Floor Mats

Pull up on the rear of the floor mat to unlock each retainer and remove. Reinstall by lining up the floor mat retainer openings over the carpet retainers and snap into position. Make sure the fl ...

General Information

Your vehicle is an important investment. This section describes the required maintenance for the vehicle. Follow this schedule to help protect against major repair expenses resulting from neglect ...

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Service Prior to Assembly
The importance of cleanliness during assembly cannot be overstated. Dirt or debris will cause engine damage. An automobile engine is a combination of many machined, honed, polished and lapped surfaces with minor tolerances. When any internal engine parts are serviced, care and cleanliness are ...

Turbocharger Cleaning and Inspection
Cleaning Procedure Clean all sealing surfaces. Clean all threads if necessary. Inspection Procedure Inspect the wastegate regulator mechanism (1) for functionality. Inspect the turbine blades for damage or foreign material. Inspect the t ...

Engine Replacement (Automatic Transmission)
Special Tools J-45859 Wheel Drive Shaft Remover CH-807 Closure Plugs For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Removal Procedure Remove the battery and battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pre ...