Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection

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Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Turn on the radio and record all of the radio pre-set stations. Ensure that all lamps and accessories are turned off. Turn the ignition OFF and remove the ignition key.
1	Battery Negative Cable Fastener Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution. Tighten 4.5 Y (40 lb in)
2	Battery Negative Cable Procedure Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery. After connecting the battery negative cable, insert the ignition key and turn the ignition to the ON position. Program the volatile memory. Refer to Control Module References.

Battery Inspection/Test

Diagnostic Instructions Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic a ...

Battery Negative Cable Replacement

Battery Negative Cable Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedures Disconnect the battery current sensor connector. ...

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Tire Inspection
We recommend that the tires, including the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, be inspected for signs of wear or damage at least once a month. Replace the tire if: The indicators at three or more places around the tire can be seen. There is cord or fabric showing through the tire's ...

Tire and Wheel Assembly-to-Hub/Axle Flange Match-Mounting
Note: After remounting a tire and wheel assembly to a hub/axle flange, remeasure the tire and wheel assembly on-vehicle runout in order to verify that the amount of runout has been reduced and brought to within tolerances. Mark the location of the high spot on the tire and wheel asse ...

Drive Belt Removal
Special Tools EN-955 Locking Pins EN-48488 Holding Wrench For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Install EN-48488 wrench (1) to the drive belt tensioner. Note: The drive belt tensioner must always be in a pre-tensioned state. Move the dri ...

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