Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Brake Pedal Pushrod Inspection
- Disconnect the brake pedal pushrod (2) from the brake pedal.
- Reposition the pedal pushrod boot (1) toward the front of the vehicle to expose as much of the pedal pushrod (2) as possible.
- Inspect the brake pedal pushrod (2) for straightness.
- If the brake pedal pushrod (2) is not straight, then the pushrod requires replacement.
- Return the pedal pushrod boot (1) to its original position on the pedal pushrod (2).
- Connect the brake pedal pushrod (2) to the brake pedal.
Brake Pedal Position Sensor Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the instrument panel lower trim pad cover. Refer to Instrument
Panel Lower Trim Pad Cover Replacement.
Disconnect the brake pedal position sen ...
Brake Pedal Travel Measurement and Inspection
Special Tools
CH-28662 Brake Pedal Effort Gauge
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
With the ignition OFF and the brakes cool, apply the brakes 3–5 times, or
unt ...
Other materials:
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift the transmission into P (Park)
properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in
the transmission. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of P (Park).
This is called “torque lock.” To prevent t ...
Exhaust Rear Muffler Replacement (LUV,LUW)
Special Tools
CH-6614 Chain Pipe Cutter
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Cut the exhaust rear mu ...
Fuel Injector Replacement
Fuel Injector Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Disconnect battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable
Disconnection and Connection.
Remove the fuel injection fuel rail assembly. Refer t ...
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