Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Vehicle Checks

Accessories and Modifications

Adding non-dealer accessories or making modifications to the vehicle can affect vehicle performance and safety, including such things as airbags, braking, stability, ride and handling, emissions s ...

Doing Your Own Service Work

Warning It can be dangerous to work on your vehicle if you do not have the proper knowledge, service manual, tools, or parts. Always follow owner manual procedures and consult the service manual ...

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Brake Drum Surface and Wear Inspection
Special Tools CH-8001 Dial Indicator Set For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning. With the brake drum removed, clean the brake shoe lining contact surface of the brake drum with denatured alcohol or an equivalent approved brak ...

Catalytic Converter Replacement (LUV)
Removal Procedure Warning: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning. Warning: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement. Remove the catalytic converter heated oxygen senso ...

Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement (LUW)
Catalytic Converter Heat Shield Replacement Callout Component Name Warning: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning. Preliminary Procedures Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disco ...