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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Luggage/Load Locations
Load Compartment (Hatchback) The load compartment cover can be used to conceal objects under it or removed and placed on the bottom of the load compartment to carry larger loads. To remove the load compartment cover: 1. Lift up on the load compartment cover and pull out. 2. Store the load comp ...

Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Replacement
Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedure Remove the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement. Special Tools EN-470-B Angular Torque Wrench EN-49979 Crankshaf ...

Engine Coolant Thermostat Replacement (LUW)
Removal Procedure Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection. Drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling. Disconnect the en ...