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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Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Heater Replacement
Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Heater Replacement Callout Component Name Warning: Refer to SIR Warning. Preliminary Procedure Remove the driver or passenger seat. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Remov ...

Engine Block Assemble
Install the 4 piston oil nozzles (1). Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution. Install the 4 piston oil nozzle bolts (2) and tighten to  25 Y (18 lb ft). Install the knock sensor (2). Install the knock se ...

Exhaust Manifold Installation
Clean the exhaust manifold sealing surface. Install a NEW exhaust manifold gasket (1) to the cylinder head. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution. Caution: Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution. Install the exhaust manifold (3) and tighten the NEW nu ...