Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection
- Clean the intake manifold mating surfaces.
- Inspect the intake manifold (2) for damage.
- Inspect the intake manifold for cracks near metallic inserts.
- Inspect the crankcase ventilation passages in the intake manifold face for blockage.
- Clean the crankcase ventilation passages with compressed air if necessary. Use a maximum of 172 kPa (25 psi) of air pressure.
- Clean the throttle body sealing surface (1).
- Clean the intake manifold to cylinder head sealing surface (3).
- Replace the intake manifold as necessary.
Warning:
Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.
Intake Manifold Assemble (1.8L LUW and LWE)
Install the 4 NEW multiport fuel injector seals (4).
Install the multiport fuel injection fuel rail (2) and the fuel injectors (3)
to the intake manifold ( ...
Intake Manifold Disassemble
Remove the fuel injection rail ground cable nut (1).
Remove the 2 fuel injection rail bolts (2).
Remove the fuel injection fuel rail assembly (3).
Remove the ...
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Safety Belt Reminders
Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light
There is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument cluster.
When the vehicle is started, this light flashes and a chime may come on to remind
the driver to fasten their safety belt. Then the light stays on solid until the
belt is buckled. This cy ...
Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection
Clean the exhaust manifold (1) in solvent.
Warning: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.
Dry the exhaust manifold (1) with compressed air.
An exhaust manifold leak or damage may cause an exhaust leak and may effect
OBD II system perf ...
Intake Manifold Assemble (1.6L LDE)
Install the 4 multiport fuel injector seals (6).
Install the multiport fuel injection fuel rail (4) and the fuel injectors (5)
to the intake manifold (7).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Install the 2 multiport fuel injection fue ...
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