Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Fuel Tank Draining
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
- Remove the fuel tank filler cap.
- Insert a suitable suction hose into the fuel tank filler pipe.
- Attach a suitable suction hose to the hose used with the hand or air operated pump devise.
- Using a hand or air operated pump drain as much fuel from the tank as possible.
Warning:
Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Warning.
Note:
The fuel tank must be drained with a suitable, commercially-available fuel removal unit and suction hose - follow safety regulations and national legislation. The fuel tank is fitted with a refill limit float valve. This is located on the filler neck in the fuel tank. To prevent damaging the refill limit float valve, a suitable suction hose must be used. In the presence of fuel vapors or escaping fuel - observe safety regulations and national legislation. Store drained fuel in a suitable, sealable container.
Fuel System Description
Fuel System Overview
The fuel system is an electronic returnless on-demand design. A returnless
fuel system reduces the internal temperature of the fuel tank by not returning
hot fuel f ...
Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the bracket fastener (1).
Lift and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the fuel tank filler pip ...
Other materials:
Cruise Control
: Press to turn the cruise control
system on and off.
RES/+: Move the thumbwheel up briefly to make the vehicle resume to a previously
set speed or hold upwards to accelerate. If cruise control is already active, use
to increase vehicle speed.
SET/−: Move the thumbwheel down briefly ...
Reduced Engine Power Light
The reduced engine power light should come on briefly as the engine is started.
If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
This light, along with the malfunction indicator lamp, displays when a noticeable
reduction in the vehicle's performance occurs.
The vehicle c ...
Valve Stem Oil Seal and Valve Spring Replacement
Special Tools
207649 Rod Hairpin Clips
547324 Flange Screws
EN-840 Pliers / Remover
EN-958 Installer
EN-45059 Angle Meter
EN-50717 Kit
J-43649?E Rods
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Remove the spark plugs. Refer to Spark ...
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