Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Tools and Equipment
Special tools are listed and illustrated throughout this section with a complete listing at the end of the section. These tools, or their equivalents, are specially designed to quickly and safely accomplish the operations for which they are intended. The use of these special tools will also minimize possible damage to engine components. Some precision measuring tools are required for inspection of certain critical components. Torque wrenches and a torque angle meter are necessary for the proper tightening of various fasteners.
To properly service the engine assembly, the following items should be readily available:
- Approved eye protection and safety gloves
- A clean, well lit, work area
- A suitable parts cleaning tank
- A compressed air supply
- Trays or storage containers to keep parts and fasteners organized
- An adequate set of hand tools
- Approved engine repair stand
- An approved engine lifting device that will adequately support the weight of the components
Throttle Body Removal
Remove the 4 throttle body bolts (3).
Remove the throttle body (2) and the throttle body seal ring (1).
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Transmission Replacement (With 1.2L or 1.4L Engine)
Removal Procedure
Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement.
Without draining the coolant or removing the hoses, remove and position
aside the radiator surge tank ...
Other materials:
Mirror Adjustment
Exterior Mirrors
Manual Outside Mirrors
Move the control up, down, or side to side to adjust the mirror.
See Manual Mirrors.
Power Outside Mirrors
For vehicles with power outside mirrors:
Select the mirror by moving the selector switch to L for the driver
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Rear Spring, Insulator, and Jounce Bumper Replacement
Rear Spring, Insulator, and Jounce Bumper Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
1
Rear Spring
Proced ...
Exhaust Rear Muffler Heat Shield Replacement
Exhaust Rear Muffler Heat Shield Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Disconnect the exhaust system hangers in the rear and allow the exhaust
system to rest on the rear axle.
1
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