Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Special Tools

Seat Adjustment

Manual Seats Warning: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a driver seat while the vehicle is moving. Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not movin ...

Steering Wheel Airbag Coil Replacement

Steering Wheel Airbag Coil Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedures Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering W ...

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Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Inspection
Special Tools GE-8001 Dial Indicator Set For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Note: This inspection procedure does not supersede local government required inspections that have more stringent requirements. Inspect the outer tie rod seal. If the outer tie rod ...

Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Replacement (LUW)
Removal Procedure Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling. Disconnect the engine harness conn ...

Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Removal
Special Tools EN-652 Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Holder For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Install the EN-652 holder  (1) to hold the automatic transmission flex plate (2). Loosen the 6 automatic transmission flex plate bolts. Re ...