Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Skid Plate Replacement
- Removal Procedure
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- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the mounting bolts (1) for the front suspension frame skid plate.
- Remove the front suspension frame skid plate (2).
- Installation Procedure
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- Position the front suspension frame skid plate (2) on the frame.
- Install the front suspension frame skid plate mounting bolts (2) and
tighten to 22 Y (16 lb ft)
.
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution.
Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement
Special Tools
EN-45059 Angle Meter
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Support the radiator and condenser from above using the upper brackets
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Front Suspension Description and Operation
The front suspension has 2 primary purposes:
Isolate the driver from irregularities in the road surface.
Define the ride and handling characteristics of the vehicle.
The front suspension ab ...
Other materials:
Dome Lamp Bezel Replacement
Dome Lamp Bezel Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Dome Lamp Bezel Cover
Procedures
Grasp the bezel cover and pull downward to remove from the lamp
assembly.
Disconnect the electrical connections, as ne ...
Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement (LDE/LWE)
Removal Procedure
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
Disconnect the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor electrical connector.
Remove air conditioning compressor and condenser hose nut (1).
Remove air conditioning compressor and ...
Intake Manifold Installation
Clean the sealing surfaces.
Install the intake manifold (1) along with a NEW intake manifold gasket.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Install the 6 intake manifold bolts (1) and tighten to 20 Y (15 lb ft).
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