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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Hub/Axle Flange and Wheel Stud Runout Inspection
Special Tools GE-8001 Dial Indicator Set , or equivalent Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. Mark the location of the wheels to the wheel studs and mark the specific vehicle position on each tire and wheel – LF, LR, RF, RR. Remove the tire and ...

Intake Manifold Removal (1.8L LUW and LWE)
Remove the 2 intake manifold brace bolts (2, 3). Remove the intake manifold brace (1). Remove the 7 intake manifold bolts (1). Remove the intake manifold (2) and the 4 intake manifold gaskets. ...

Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement
Removal Procedure Remove the right front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement. Remove the upper intake air duct plastic fastener (1). Pull the lower portion of the intake air duct outward to release the duct from the rub ...