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Common Specs & Procedures Index

SONIC COMMON SPECS & PROCEDURES

SYSTEM SPECIFICATION/PROCEDURE
Air Conditioning 
Service Approximate Fluid Capacities
Torque Fastener Specifications
Axle Nut/Hub Nut 
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Nut Style 1: 330 NM (244 lb ft)
Style 2
  • First Pass: 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
  • Final Pass: 60 Degrees
Battery  NA
Brakes 
Bleeding Sequence RIGHT REAR, LEFT FRONT, LEFT REAR, RIGHT FRONT
Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) , Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure)
Disc Brakes
Service Specifications Disc Brake Component Specifications
Torque Fastener Specifications
Drum Brakes
Service Specifications Drum Brake Component Specifications
Torque Fastener Specifications
Charging 
Generator NA
Torque Fastener Specifications
Drive Belts 
Adjustment Non-Adjustable Serpentine Belt
Drive Belt Routing 1.4L - See figure under Installation Procedure
1.8L - See figure under Installation Procedure
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)
Overhaul Engine Mechanical Specifications
Torque Fastener Specifications
1.8L
Compression Engine Compression Test
Oil pressure @ Idle with oil temp at least 80°C (170°F) - 130 kPa (18.85 psi)
Overhaul Engine Mechanical Specifications
Torque Fastener 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°) NEW Fasteners
1.8L
Transmission D16/D20/F17 First Pass - 35 N.m (26 lb ft)
Second Pass - 30°
Final Pass - 15°
Transmission M32 60 N.m + 45° + 15° (44 lb ft + 45° + 15°)
Fuel System 
Pressure Specification (As Commanded By Scan Tool) 1.4L - Ignition ON, Engine OFF, 345-650 (50-94 psi)
1.8L - Ignition ON, Engine OFF, 345-650 (50-94 psi)
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure 1.4L - Circuit/System Verification
1.8L - Circuit/System Verification
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 (Steel Tank)
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
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 0.70 mm (0.028 in)
Torque 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
1.8L For spark plug application, See Parts Catalog
Gap 0.60-0.70 mm (0.024-0.028 in)
Torque 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Starting 
Starter N/A
Torque Fastener Specifications
Wheel Alignment 
Adjustment Specifications Wheel Alignment Specifications
Torque Fastener Specifications
Wheel & Tire 
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 140 N.m (103 lb ft)
For Tightening Sequence, see the Figure Under wheel and tire Installation Procedure