Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Tire Inspection
We recommend that the tires, including the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, be inspected for signs of wear or damage at least once a month.
Replace the tire if:
- The indicators at three or more places around the tire can be seen.
- There is cord or fabric showing through the tire's rubber.
- The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut, or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric.
- The tire has a bump, bulge, or split.
- The tire has a puncture, cut, or other damage that cannot be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage.
Tire Inflation Description
When you inflate the tires to the recommended inflation pressures, the factory-installed
wheels and tires are designed in order to handle loads to the tire's rated load
capacity. Incorrect tir ...
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS is designed
to warn the driver when a low tire pressure condition exists. TPMS sensors are mounted
onto each tire and wheel as ...
Other materials:
Special Tools (MIT Tool Instructions)
Bluetooth Pairing for Vehicles with
Radio RPO: UF7
Either reset the pin code on the radio to 0000, or go under Device Info on
the radio and see what the pin code is (to enter it later on the MIT).
Turn the BT discoverable ON in the radio Bluetooth
settings.
Press Pair De ...
Front Camber Adjustment
Note: DO NOT grind the front strut bores for the bolts to allow
adjustment of the front camber. There are service bolts available to allow
the front camber to be adjusted, if needed.
If the front camber is out of specifications, perform the following:
Remove the f ...
Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Replacement (Steel Tank)
Removal Procedure
Remove the fuel filler door housing. Refer to
Fuel Tank Filler Door Latch Housing Replacement.
Remove the bracket fastener (1).
Lift and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the fuel tank fille ...
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