Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Tire Dismounting and Mounting (Lubricant)
- Lubricant should be applied to form a thin, just visible layer, on the bead foot and bead outer areas. There should not be any visible clumps of lubricant.
- Never use soap or any lubricant net specifically designed for tire assembly.
- Lubricant is used to achieve accurate seating between the tire bead and the seat on the rim.
- Apply tire lubricant, refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers to both tire and wheel beads for full circumference.
- Immediately assemble tire to wheel and inflate.
- If assembly is not completed within five (5) minutes of being lubricated, both the tire and wheel must be re - lubricated for proper assembly and inflation.
Important:
Tire Dismounting and Mounting (Bead Exercising)
Most effective if done within 5 minutes of lube application.
Tire exercising is required for all tires and should be done prior to balancing
and checking for RFV.
Lack of bead exercising w ...
Tire Dismounting and Mounting (Match Mounting)
Match mounting is required on any wheel/tire assembly not within RFV specification.
Important: If a wheel/tire assembly is not within the RFV specification
after match mounting, the ti ...
Other materials:
Storing an SiriusXM Channel
Drivers are encouraged to set up XM channel favorites while the vehicle is not
moving. Tune to favorite stations using the pushbuttons, favorites button, and steering
wheel controls. See Defensive Driving.
A maximum of 36 stations can be programmed as favorites using the six pushbuttons
posit ...
Airbag Front Passenger Presence Sensor Replacement
Airbag Front Passenger Presence Sensor Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Warning: Replace the passenger presence system as a complete
assembly to prevent possible injury to the occupant. All the components
in the se ...
Exhaust Manifold with Catalytic Converter Replacement (LUW)
Exhaust Manifold with Catalytic Converter Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Warning: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning.
Warning: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning.
Preliminary Procedure
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