Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Engine Block Disassemble
- Remove the cylinder head locating (1, 2).
- Remove the oil pressure switch (1).
- Remove the knock sensor bolt (2) and the knock sensor (1).
- Clean the thread.
- Remove the oil flow check valve (1).
- Remove the oil pressure relief valve closure bolt (1) and the oil pressure relief valve.
- Remove the piston (1) and spring (2) from the oil pressure relief valve closure bolt (3).
- Clean and inspect the components. Refer to Engine Block Cleaning and Inspection.
- Clean the thread.
- Remove the 4 piston oil nozzles (1).
Engine Block Assemble
Install the 4 piston oil nozzles (1).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Install the 4 piston oil nozzle bolts (2) and tighten to 25 Y ...
Engine Block Cleaning and Inspection
Special Tools
EN-8087 Cylinder Gauge
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Clean the sealing material from the gasket mating surfaces (2).
Clean the engine blo ...
Other materials:
What to Use
Warning
Adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system can be
dangerous. Plain water and other liquids, can boil before the proper coolant mixture
will. The coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain
water or the wrong mixture, the engine coul ...
Buying New Tires
GM has developed and matched specific tires for the vehicle. The original equipment
tires installed were designed to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification
(TPC Spec) system rating. When replacement tires are needed, GM strongly recommends
buying tires with the same TPC Sp ...
Engine Oil Cooler Pipe Replacement (LUW)
Engine Oil Cooler Pipe Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
Remove the exhaust manifold with catalytic converter. Refer to Exhaus ...
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