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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2012SONIC L4-1.4L TURBOREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEDRIVE BELTSERVICE AND REPAIR
2012 Chevrolet Sonic L4-1.4L Turbo
Drive Belt: Service and Repair
2012 Chevrolet Sonic L4-1.4L TurboSECTION Service and Repair
Drive Belt Replacement
Special Tools
* EN-48488 - Holding Wrench
* EN-955 - Locking Pin
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools Tools and Equipment.
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the right front wheelhouse liner extension. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Inner Front Extension Replacement .
2. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture 1. Engine Support Fixture.
3. Remove the engine mount bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Right Side Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Right Side.
4. Install EN-48488 - holding wrench(2) to the drive belt tensioner (1).
5. Move the drive belt tensioner clockwise until the drive belt tensioner can be fixed with EN-955 - locking pin(1).
6. Remove the EN-48488 - holding wrench.
7. Remove the drive belt (1).
Installation Procedure
1. Install the drive belt (1).
2. Install the EN-48488 - holding wrench(2) to the drive belt tensioner (1).
3. Move the drive belt tensioner clockwise until EN-955 - locking pin (1) can be removed.
4. Allow the tensioner to slide back slowly.
5. Remove the EN-48488 - holding wrench.
6. Install the engine mount bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Right Side Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Right Side.
7. Install the right front wheelhouse liner extension. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Inner Front Extension Replacement .
8. Remove the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture 1. Engine Support Fixture.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.