Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Draining Fluids and Oil Filter Removal
- Place a drip pan underneath.
- Remove the oil filter cap (1).
- Remove the oil filter cap seal (2).
- Remove and properly dispose of the oil filter insert (3).
- Re-install the oil filter cap.
- Remove the oil drain bolt.
- Drain the engine oil into the drip pan.
Oil Filter
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Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement
Removal Procedure
Open hood.
Place a drain pan below the vehicle.
Caution: To prevent damage to oil filter cap ensure proper
tool is used. Do not use an open end wrench wh ...
Other materials:
Safety Belt Reminders
Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light
There is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument cluster.
When the vehicle is started, this light flashes and a chime may come on to remind
the driver to fasten their safety belt. Then the light stays on solid until the
belt is buckled. This cy ...
Leaving the Vehicle with the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission)
Warning
It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running. It could
overheat and catch fire.
It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully
in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll.
Do not leave the vehicle when the engine i ...
Manual Shift Detent Lever with Shaft Position Switch Assembly Replacement
Special Tools
DT-41229 Manual Shaft Pin Installer
DT-48550 Detent Lever Pin Remover
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Disconnect the transmission range selector lever cable
terminal (1) from the transmission manual shi ...
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