Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Special Tools

SIR Disabling and Enabling

SIR component location affects how a vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the SIR system installed in various locations around a vehicle. To find the location of the SIR components refer ...

Starter Replacement (LUV)

Removal Procedure Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to  Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and J ...

Other materials:

License Plate Lamp
Lamp Assembly Bulb Assembly 1. Bulb Socket 2. Bulb 3. Lamp Assembly To replace one of these bulbs: 1. Push the left end of the lamp assembly toward the right. 2. Turn the lamp assembly down to remove it. 3. Turn the bulb socket (1) counterclockwise to remove it from the lamp assembly ( ...

Steering Gear Boot Replacement
Special Tools CH-804  Tensioner For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Removal Procedure Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. Remove the steering linkage outer tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Rep ...

Use of Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) and Anaerobic Sealant
Pipe Joint Compound Note: Three types of sealer are commonly used in engines. These are RTV sealer, anaerobic gasket eliminator sealer, and pipe joint compound. The correct sealer and amount must be used in the proper location to prevent oil leaks. DO NOT interchange the 3&# ...