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Repair Procedures


NOTE: This article lists the sequential steps necessary to overhaul the engine.

^ For the specific step listed below, refer to that step under "Repair Instructions". Unit Repair 2013 Sonic 1.4L Turbo

1. Engine Support Fixture
2. Engine Mount Bracket Removal
3. Camshaft Timing Chain Inspection
4. Camshaft Timing Chain Adjustment
5. Draining Fluids and Oil Filter Removal
6. Positive Crankcase Ventilation Pipe Removal
7. Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Removal
8. Warm Up Three-Way Catalytic Converter Removal
9. Turbocharger Removal
10. Engine Oil Cooler Removal
11. Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Removal
12. Water Outlet Removal
13. Drive Belt Tensioner Removal
14. Air Conditioning Compressor Bracket Removal
15. Water Pump Pulley Removal
16. Crankshaft Balancer Removal
17. Water Pump Removal
18. hrottle Body Removal
19. Intake Manifold Removal
20. Generator Removal
21. Starter Removal
22. Engine Flywheel Removal
23. Ignition Coil Removal
24. Camshaft Cover Removal
25. Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Removal
26. Oil Pan Removal
27. Engine Front Cover and Oil Pump Removal
28. Camshaft Timing Chain Removal
29. Timing Chain Tensioner Removal
30. Engine Front Cover Gasket Removal
31. Camshaft Sprocket Removal
32. Intake Camshaft Removal
33. Exhaust Camshaft Removal
34. Hydraulic Valve Lash Adjuster Arm Removal
35. Hydraulic Valve Lash Adjuster Removal
36. Cylinder Head Removal
37. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal
38. Crankshaft and Bearing Removal
39. Cylinder Head Disassemble
40. Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection
41. Cylinder Head Assemble
42. Engine Block Disassemble
43. Engine Block Assemble
44. Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble
45. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection
46. Piston and Connecting Rod Assemble
47. Intake Manifold Disassemble
48. Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection
49. Intake Manifold Assemble
50. Crankshaft and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection
51. Engine Front Cover and Oil Pump Cleaning and Inspection
52. Engine Front Cover and Oil Pump Disassemble
53. Turbocharger Disassemble
54. Turbocharger Cleaning and Inspection
55. Turbocharger Assemble
56. Engine Oil Cooler Disassemble
57. Engine Oil Cooler Assemble
58. Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection
59. Crankshaft and Bearing Installation
60. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation
61. Cylinder Head Installation
62. Hydraulic Valve Lash Adjuster Installation
63. Hydraulic Valve Lash Adjuster Arm Installation
64. Intake Camshaft Installation
65. Exhaust Camshaft Installation
66. Camshaft Sprocket Installation
67. Timing Chain Tensioner Installation
68. Engine Front Cover Gasket Installation
69. Camshaft Timing Chain Installation
70. Engine Front Cover and Oil Pump Installation
71. Oil Pan Installation
72. Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Installation
73. Camshaft Cover Installation
74. Ignition Coil Installation
75. Engine Flywheel Installation
76. Generator Installation
77. Starter Installation
78. Intake Manifold Installation
79. Throttle Body Installation
80. Water Pump Installation
81. Crankshaft Balancer Installation
82. Water Pump Pulley Installation
83. Air Conditioning Compressor Bracket Installation
84. Drive Belt Tensioner Installation
85. Drive Belt Installation
86. Engine Oil Cooler Installation
87. Water Outlet Installation
88. Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Installation
89. Turbocharger Installation
90. Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Installation
91. Warm Up Three-Way Catalytic Converter Installation
92. Positive Crankcase Ventilation Pipe Installation
93. Engine Mount Bracket Installation
94. Engine Front Cover and Oil Pump Assemble
95. Drive Belt Removal
96. Engine Block Cleaning and Inspection