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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Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Adding accessories that change the vehicle's frame, bumper system, height, front end, or side sheet metal may keep the airbag system from working properly. The operation of the airbag system can also be affected by changing any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and ...

Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Inspection
Special Tools GE-8001 Dial Indicator Set For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Note: This inspection procedure does not supersede local government required inspections that have more stringent requirements. Turn the ignition key to the ON position with the eng ...

Strut Assembly Removal and Installation
Special Tools CH 49375 Strut Rod Nut Socket For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools Removal Procedure Remove the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. ...