Common Specs & Procedures Index
SONIC COMMON SPECS & PROCEDURES
| System | Specification/Procedure | ||
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| Air Conditioning | |||
| Service | REFRIGERANT SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Axle Nut/Hub Nut | |||
| Front | 50 N.m + 60° (37 lb ft + 60°) | ||
| Battery | BATTERY USAGE | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Bleeding Sequence | RIGHT REAR, LEFT FRONT, LEFT REAR, RIGHT FRONT HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING (MANUAL) - DRUM BRAKES HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING (PRESSURE) HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING (MANUAL) - DISC BRAKES |
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| Disc Brakes | |||
| Service Specifications | DISC BRAKE COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Drum Brakes | |||
| Service Specifications | DRUM BRAKE COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Charging | |||
| Generator | GENERATOR USAGE | ||
| Torque | FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Drive Belts | |||
| Adjustment | Non-Adjustable Serpentine Belt | ||
| Drive Belt Routing | 1.4L - See figures under DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT 1.8L - See figures under DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT |
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| Engine Cooling | |||
| General Service Specifications | N/A | ||
| Radiator Cap Pressure | Pressure Stamped On Cap | ||
| Thermostat R & I | |||
| 1.4L | ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (LUV) | ||
| 1.8L | ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (LUW) | ||
| Water Pump R & I | |||
| 1.4L | WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (LUV) | ||
| 1.8L | WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (LUW) | ||
| Engine Mechanical | |||
| 1.4L | |||
| Compression | ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST | ||
| Oil Pressure | @ Idle - 150 kPa (22 psi) @ 3,000-3,500 RPM - 380-650 kPa (55-94 psi) |
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| Overhaul | ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| 1.8L | |||
| Compression | ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST | ||
| Oil pressure | @ Idle - 130 kPa (18.85 psi) | ||
| Overhaul | ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Fluid Specifications | See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE/FLUIDS tab. From within Manager or Service Writer, click the "30/60/90 Interval" or "Maint." button. | ||
| Flywheel/Flex Plate/Drive Plate Torque | 1.4L - 60 N.m + 45° + 15° (44 lb ft + 45° + 15°) 1.8L - First Pass - 35 N.m (26 lb ft) Second Pass - 30° Final Pass - 15° |
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| Fuel System | |||
| Pressure Specification | 1.4L - Ignition ON, Engine OFF, 276-448 kPa (40-65 psi) Engine @ Idle - 276-324 kPa (40-47 psi) See CIRCUIT/SYSTEM VERIFICATION 1.8L - Ignition ON, Engine OFF, 276-448 kPa (40-65 psi) Engine @ Idle - 276-324 kPa (40-47 psi) See CIRCUIT/SYSTEM VERIFICATION |
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| Fuel Pressure Test Procedure | 1.4L - FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS 1.8L - FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS |
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| Fuel Filter Location | Fuel Filter is Part of the Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module | ||
| Fuel Filter R & I | 1.4L - FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT 1.8L - FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT |
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| Ignition | |||
| Firing Order & Cylinder Identification | FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION | ||
| Ignition Wires (Resistance) | 1.4L - Individual Ignition Coil/Module Assemblies 1.8L - Individual Ignition Coil/Module Assemblies |
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| Ignition Wires (Routing) | |||
| 1.4L | Coil On Plug | ||
| 1.8L | Coil On Plug | ||
| Spark Plug | |||
| 1.4L For spark plug application, See Parts Catalog | |||
| Gap | N/A | ||
| Torque | 25 N.m (18 lb ft) | ||
| 1.8L For spark plug application, See Parts Catalog | |||
| Gap | N/A | ||
| Torque | 25 N.m (18 lb ft) | ||
| Starting | |||
| Starter | N/A | ||
| Torque | FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Wheel Alignment | |||
| Adjustment Specifications | WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Wheel & Tire | |||
| Wheel Lug Nut Torque | 140 N.m (103 lb ft) For Tightening Sequence, see the Figure Under INSTALLATION PROCEDURE |
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