Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
Warning
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake.
- To check the parking brake's holding ability: With the engine running and the transmission in N (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
- To check the P (Park) mechanism's holding ability: With the engine running, shift to P (Park). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake.
Contact your dealer if service is required.
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF
in each shift lever position.
For automatic transmission vehicles, the ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF
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Other materials:
Front Seat Outboard Seat Back Airbag Replacement
Front Seat Outboard Seat Back Airbag Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Warning: Following the deployment of a side impact air bag,
inspect the following parts for damage. Replace these parts if necessary:
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Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement (Steel Tank)
Special Tools
EN-48279 Fuel Sender Lock Ring Wrench
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to
Fuel Pressure Relief.
Remove the fuel tank. Refer to
Fuel Tank Replacement.
Disconnect ...
Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors
Warning.
Note: There are several types of plastic collar fuel and evaporative
emission quick connect fittings used on this vehicle.
Bartholomew (1)
Q Release (2)
Squeeze to ...
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