Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Cylinder Head Removal

Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual / Powertrain / Engine / Engine Block / Cylinder Head / Cylinder Head Removal

Loosen the 12 cylinder head bolts in the sequence as shown. Use the following

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.

Note:

Do not damage the guide sleeves (4) and (5).

Remove the 12 cylinder head bolts (1).
Remove the cylinder head (2).
Remove the cylinder head gasket (3).

Cylinder Head Installation

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