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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Rear Seat Back Cushion Panel Replacement
Rear Seat Back Cushion Panel Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedure Remove the rear seat back cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Back Cushion Removal and Installation Remove the rear seat head restraint guide. ...

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 the Vehicle. Remove the drivetrain and front suspension frame skid plate. Refer to Drivet ...

Thrust Washer and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection
Warning: Wear safety glasses to avoid injury when using compressed air or any cleaning solvent. Bodily injury may occur if fumes are inhaled or if skin is exposed to chemicals. Caution: Do not allow the bearings to spin. Turn them slowly by hand. Spinning the beari ...