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:
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front
passenger seating positions.
Adjust the height so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and
not falling off of it. The belt should be close to, but not contacting, the neck.
Improper shoulder belt hei ...
Radio Front Side Door Speaker Replacement
Radio Front Side Door Speaker Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front side door trim. Refer to Front
Side Door Trim Replacement.
1
Radio Front Side Door Speaker ...
Engine Oil Cooler Housing Installation
Clean the engine oil cooler housing to thermostat housing sealing surfaces.
Install 2 NEW gaskets.
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Install the engine oil cooler inlet pipe (3).
Install the engine oil cooler housing (1) and the 5 engine oil cooler bolts (2)
and t ...
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