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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Steering Column in Lock Position Caution
Caution: With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead, secure the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin, steering column lock, or a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The ste ...

Intake Manifold Disassemble (1.6L LDE)
Remove the intake manifold absolute pressure sensor bolt. Remove the manifold absolute pressure sensor (1) from the intake manifold (2). Remove the intake manifold mount (2) from the intake manifold (1). Remove the throttle body seal (1). ...

Engine Oil Cooler Pipe Replacement (LUW)
Engine Oil Cooler Pipe Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedures Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling. Remove the exhaust manifold with catalytic converter. Refer to Exhaus ...