Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Cylinder Head Removal
- Loosen the 12 cylinder head bolts in the sequence as shown. Use the following procedure:
- Loosen the cylinder head bolts 90 degrees.
- Loosen the cylinder head bolts 180 degrees.
- Remove the 12 cylinder head bolts (1).
- Remove the cylinder head (2).
- Remove the cylinder head gasket (3).
Note:
Do not damage the guide sleeves (4) and (5).
Cylinder Head Installation
Special Tools
EN-45059 Torque Angle Sensor Kit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Clean the sealing surfaces.
Inspect for plane surface.
Cylinder block, cylinder h ...
Cylinder Head Replacement
Special Tools
BO-38185 Hose Clamp Pliers
EN-45059 Angle Meter
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Re ...
Other materials:
Tire and Loading Information Label
A vehicle-specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle's
center pillar (B-pillar). The Tire and Loading Information label shows the number
of occupant seating positions (1), and the maximum vehicle capacity weight (2) in
kilograms and pounds.
The Tire and Loadi ...
Engine Front Cover Gasket Installation
Clean the sealing surfaces and remove all remains of old sealing compound
material.
Note: The thickness of the sealing bead should be 2 mm (0.0787 in).
Apply sealing compound to the shown areas (1) and (2). Refer to Adhesives,
Fluids ...
Special Tools
Illustration
Tool Number/Description
3-9607433
Transmission Support
DT-586
J-23129
KM-586
Universal Seal Remover
DT-3289-20
J-3289-20
Holding Fixture ...
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