Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Vehicle, Engine and Transmission ID and VIN Location, Derivative and Usage
The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is the legal identifier of the vehicle. The VIN plate is located on the upper left corner of the instrument panel (I/P) and can be seen through the windshield from the outside of the vehicle:
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Position |
Definition |
Character |
Description |
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1 |
Country of Origin |
1 |
United States |
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3 |
Mexico |
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2 |
Manufacturer |
G |
General Motors |
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3 |
Make |
1 |
Chevrolet |
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4?E |
Vehicle Line/Series |
A |
Chevrolet Sonic LS (Automatic) |
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B |
Chevrolet Sonic LS (Manual) |
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C |
Chevrolet Sonic LT (Automatic) |
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D |
Chevrolet Sonic LT (Manual) |
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E |
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ (Automatic) |
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F |
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ (Manual) |
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6 |
Body Style |
5 |
69 − Sedan, 4-Door, 4 Window, Notchback |
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6 |
48 − Sedan, 4-Door, 4 Window, Hatchback |
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7 |
Restraint System |
A |
Active Manual Belts, Airbag Delete |
|
C |
Active Manual Belts, Airbag − Driver & Passenger − Front (1st row) |
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D |
Active Manual Belts, Airbag − Driver & Passenger − Front (1st row), & Front Seat Side (1st row) |
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E |
Active Manual Belts, Airbags − Driver & Passenger − Front (1st row), & Front Seat Side (1st row), Roof Side (all seating rows) |
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S |
Active Manual Belts, Airbags ?EDriver & Passenger Front (1st row), Front Seat Side (1st row) & Rear Seat Side (2nd row), Roof Side (all seating rows), Driver & Passenger knee (1st row) |
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8 |
Engine Type |
B |
RPO LUV Engine ?EGas, 4 Cylinder, 1.4L, MFI, DOHC, Turbo, VVT, Alum, E85 Max |
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C |
RPO LDE Engine ?EGas, 4 Cylinder, 1.6L, MFI, DOHC, VVT, Variable Camshaft Phasing, Variable Intake Module (VIM) |
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|
D |
RPO LFJ − Gas, 4 Cylinder, 1.6L MFI, E100 Max |
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G |
RPO LWE Engine ?EGas, 4 Cylinder, 1.8L, MFI, DOHC, VVT, 103 KW |
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H |
RPO LUW Engine ?EGas/Ethanol, 4 Cylinder, 1.8L, MFI, 103KW, DOHC, E85 |
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9 |
Check Digit |
X |
Calculated by POMS |
|
10 |
Model Year |
D |
2013 |
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11 |
Plant Location |
4 |
Orion |
|
S |
Ramos Arizpe |
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12?E7 |
Plant Sequence Number |
?E/p> |
Plant Sequence Number |
1.6L (LDE/LFJ) Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Engine Identification.
6T30/6T40/6T45/6T50 (MH9) Transmission ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Transmission Identification Information.
M20-6 (MZ7) Transmission ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Transmission Identification Information.
Valve Lifter Replacement
Special Tools
EN-845 Suction Device
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Remove the camshaft. Refer to Camshaft Replacement.
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Engine Cooling
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Other materials:
Outside Rearview Mirror Housing Cover Package Installation
Installation Instructions Part Number
95950274
Kit Contents
Tools Required
Procedure
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Power Steering Control Module Programming and Setup
The following service procedures require either a programming or a setup event
performed for a complete repair.
Power Steering Control Module Replacement
If the steering column power steering control module needs to be is replaced,
the power steering control module needs to be progra ...
Scrub Radius Description
Ideally, the scrub radius is as small as possible. Normally, the SAI angle and
the centerline of the tire and the wheel intersect below the road surface, causing
a positive scrub radius. With struts, the SAI angle is much larger than the long
arm/short arm type of suspension. This allows the S ...
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