Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Hood
To open the hood:
1. Pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle. It is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and move the secondary hood release lever toward the right side of the vehicle.
3. Lift the hood and release the hood prop from its retainer, located in front of the engine compartment. Securely place the hood prop into the slot on the underside of the hood.
To close the hood:
1. Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly. Then, lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop. Remove the hood prop from the slot in the underside of the hood and return the prop to its retainer. The prop rod must click into place when returning it to the retainer to prevent hood damage.
2. Lower the hood 30 cm (12 in) above the vehicle and release it so it fully latches. Check to make sure the hood is closed and repeat the process if necessary.
Doing Your Own Service Work
Warning
It can be dangerous to work on your vehicle if you do not have the proper
knowledge, service manual, tools, or parts. Always follow owner manual procedures
and consult the service manual ...
Engine Compartment Overview
1.4L L4 Engine
1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.
2. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil.
3. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System.
4. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil.
5. Engine C ...
Other materials:
Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Replacement
Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Screw Access Plug
Tip: Use the appropriate tool, remove the plug.
2
Front Side Doo ...
Instrument Cluster Upper Bezel Replacement
Instrument Cluster Upper Bezel Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Instrument Panel Cluster Upper Bezel
Procedures
Use a flat bladed plastic trim tool in order to disengage the retainers
securing the instrume ...
Instrument Panel Lower Trim Pad Cover Replacement (With AAL)
Instrument Panel Lower Trim Pad Cover Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
1
Instrument Panel Lower Trim Pad Fastener ...
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