Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Front Bumper Fascia Replacement

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Front Bumper Fascia Replacement
Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Remove the radiator opening upper cover. Refer to Front Opening Upper Cover Replacement. Remove the front bumper opening lower cover. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Opening Lower Cover Replacement. Remove the front wheelhouse front liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement. Disconnect the ambient air temperature sensor from the lower grille.
1	Front Bumper Fascia Screw (Qty:?€‰2) Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution. Tighten 6?€‰Y (53?€‰lb?€‰in)
2	Front Bumper Fascia Lower Screw (Qty:?€‰2) Tighten 6?€‰Y (53?€‰lb?€‰in)
3	Front Bumper Fascia Procedure Carefully push a small nylon wedge between the fascia and the bracket to separate the joint slightly. Spray a mixture of soap and clean drinkable water into the joint, to act as a lubricant. Insert a small flat-bladed tool or plastic trim tool into the fascia slot and depress the tabs one at a time. Pull the front bumper fascia carefully forward and outward in order to release the retaining tabs from the front bumper fascia guides. Disconnect the electrical connectors. On reassembly of the front fascia to the vehicle, ensure the 4?€‰support retainers on the inside of the radiator grille bumper are in position to the front bumper fascia center support bracket.

Front Bumper Fascia Opening Lower Cover Replacement

Front Bumper Fascia Opening Lower Cover Replacement Callout Component Name 1 Front Bumper Fascia Opening Lower Cover Pus ...

Front Bumper Fascia Tow Eye Access Hole Cover Replacement

Front Bumper Fascia Tow Eye Access Hole Cover Replacement Callout Component Name 1 Front Bumper Fascia Front Tow Eye Acc ...

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Recommended Fuel
Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher. If the octane rating is less than 87, an audible knocking noise may be heard. If this occurs, use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible. If heavy knocking is heard when using gasoline with a higher ...

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 ...

Steering Angle Sensor Centering
The steering angle sensor does not require centering often. Centering of the steering angle sensor might be required after certain service procedures are performed. Some of these procedures are as follows: Wheel alignment Steering gear replacement Steering column replacement Collision ...

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