Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Valvetrain

Starter Replacement (LUW)

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

Valve Guide Reaming, and Valve and Seat Grinding

Valve Cleaning Procedure Use soft bristle wire brush to clean any carbon build-up from the valve head. DO NOT use a wire brush on any part of the valve stem. The valve stem is chr ...

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Evaporative Emission Canister Replacement
Removal Procedure Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. Remove the EVAP canister cover fasteners (1) and cover (2). Warning: Do not breathe the air through the EVAP component tubes or hoses. The fuel vapors inside t ...

Inspection/Maintenance System Check
Diagnostic Instructions Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. Review Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle for an overview of the diagnostic approach. Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagn ...

Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment
Note: Adjust the automatic transmission range selector cable while the transmission and the gear selector are in the Park position only. Failure to do so may cause mis-adjustment. Set the park brake and chock the wheels. Verify the transmission range select lever is in the par ...