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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Rear Seat Outboard Seat Back Airbag Replacement
Rear Seat Outboard Seat Back Airbag Replacement Callout Component Name Warning: Following the deployment of a rear seat side air bag, inspect the following parts for damage. Replace these parts if necessary: ...

Intake Manifold Installation (1.8L LUW and LWE)
Clean the sealing surfaces. Install 4 NEW gaskets. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution. Install the intake manifold (2) and the 7 intake manifold bolts (1) and tighten to  20 Y (15 lb ft). Install the intake m ...

Drive Range - Fourth Gear (Gen 2)
As vehicle speed increases, the transmission control module (TCM) processes input signals from the automatic transmission input and output speed sensors, the throttle position sensor and other vehicle sensors to determine the precise moment to command OFF the normally-low 35R pressure control ...