Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: General Description
The factory installed tires are designed to operate satisfactorily with loads up to and including the full rated load capacity when these tires are inflated to the recommended pressures.
The following factors have an important influence on tire life:
- Correct tire pressures
- Correct wheel alignment
- Proper driving techniques
- Tire rotation
The following factors increase tire wear:
- Heavy cornering
- Excessively rapid acceleration
- Heavy braking
Aluminum Wheel Refinishing
Finish Damage Evaluation Procedure
Note:
If the wheels are chrome-plated, do not re-plate or refinish
the wheels.
If the wheels are polished aluminum, do not r ...
Metric Wheel Nuts and Bolts Description
Metric wheel/nuts and bolts are identified in the following way:
The wheel/nut has the word Metric stamped on the face.
The letter M is stamped on the end of the wheel bolt.
The thread sizes ...
Other materials:
What to Add
Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid from a sealed container. See Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants.
Always clean the brake/clutch fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap
before removing it. This helps keep dirt from entering the reservoir.
Warning
With the wrong kind of fluid in the brake/ ...
Body Waterleak Repair
Warning: If the vehicle interior is exposed to moisture and becomes
soaked up to the level of the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM), the SDM and
SDM harness connector must be replaced. The SDM could be activated when powered,
which could cause airbag deployment and result in person ...
Rear Side Door Upper Front Auxiliary Weatherstrip Retainer Replacement
Rear Side Door Upper Front Auxiliary Weatherstrip Retainer Replacement
Callout
Component Name
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Front Side Door Upper Front Auxiliary Weatherstrip Retainer (Qty:?€‰10)
Note: If the retainers are damaged when ...
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