Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Front Lower Grille Replacement

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Front Lower Grille Replacement
Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Remove the front bumper fascia assembly. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement. Remove the front bumper fascia energy absorber. Refer to Front Bumper Energy Absorber Replacement.
1	Radiator Lower Front Grille Procedure Release the four upper tabs from the front bumper fascia. Release the two outer center tabs from the front bumper fascia. Release the four lower tabs from the front bumper fascia. Push the lower grille assembly outward, from the front bumper fascia in order to remove. Upon installation, index the right center alignment pin to the front bumper fascia first, followed by the ten locking tabs on the lower grille assembly to the front bumper fascia. Push the locking tabs inward at all ten locations, in order to secure the radiator lower front grille to the front bumper fascia.
2	Front License Plate Bracket Assembly Procedure Remove the four screws and the front license plate bracket to transfer to the new lower front grille assembly, (if equipped).

Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement

Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedure Remove both wiper arm assemblies. Refer to Windshie ...

Front Upper Grille Replacement

Front Upper Grille Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedure Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bump ...

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Radio and Telephone Control Switch Replacement
Radio and Telephone Control Switch Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedure Remove the sterring wheel inflatable restraint module. Refer to Airbag Steering Wheel Module Replacement. 1 ...

Shock Absorber Disposal
Warning: Use the proper eye protection when drilling to prevent metal chips from causing physical injury. Clamp the strut in a vise horizontally with the rod (1) completely extended. Drill a hole in the strut at the center of the end cap (3) using a 5 mm ...

Shock Absorber Replacement
Shock Absorber Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedure Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and ...

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