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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Door Locks
Warning Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are not locked. S ...

Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement (LDE/LWE)
Removal Procedure Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging. Disconnect the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor electrical connector. Remove air conditioning compressor and condenser hose nut (1). Remove air conditioning compressor and ...

Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Right Side
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Right Side Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedures Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. Remove the front wheel drive shaft from the tran ...