Chevrolet Trax: Doing Your Own Service Work
Warning
It can be dangerous to work on your vehicle if you do not have the proper knowledge, service manual, tools, or parts. Always follow owner manual procedures and consult the service manual for your vehicle before doing any service work.
If doing some of your own service work, use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service the vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information
This vehicle has an airbag system.
Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed. See Maintenance Records
Caution
Even small amounts of contamination can cause damage to vehicle systems. Do not allow contaminants to contact the fluids, reservoir caps, or dipsticks.
Hood
To open the hood:
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- Pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle. It is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel.
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- Go to the front of the vehicle and move the secondary hood release lever toward the right side of the vehicle.
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- Lift the hood and release the hood prop from its retainer, above the radiator. Securely place the hood prop into the slot on the underside of the hood.
To close the hood:
- Before closing the hood, be sure
all filler caps are on properly.
Then, lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop.
Remove the hood prop from the slot in the underside of the hood and return the prop to its retainer. The prop rod must click into place when returning it to the retainer to prevent hood damage.
- Lower the hood 30 cm (12 in) above the vehicle and release it so it fully latches. Check to make sure the hood is closed and repeat the process if necessary.
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Engine Compartment
Overview
1.4L L4 Engine
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Oil Dipstick
Engine Cooling Fan (Out of
View). See Cooling System
Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine
Oil
Engine Coolant Surge Tank and
Pressure
Engine Oil
To ensure proper engine
performance and long life, careful
attention must be paid to engine oil.
Following these simple, but
important steps will help protect
your investment:
Always use engine oil
Engine Oil Life System
When to Change Engine Oil
This vehicle has a computer system
that indicates when to change the
engine oil and filter. This is based
on a combination of factors which
include engine revolutions, engine
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Adhesive installation of windshields
WARNING: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning .
Use a urethane adhesive systems which meet GM Specification GMW 15672.
Remove all mounds or loose pieces of urethane adhesive from the
pinchweld area.
If the original window is being reused, remove all but approximately 2
mm (3/64 in
Component cleaning
NOTE: Examples used in this article are general in nature and do
not necessarily relate
to a specific engine or system. Illustrations and procedures have been chosen
to guide mechanic through engine overhaul process. Descriptions of processes
of cleaning, inspection, assembly and machine shop pract
