good video, it helped me a lot. Im actually 13 trying to learn about auto motive mechanic work. i love cars and etc, so good job an and also thanks for the knowledge
Those alternator bolts… I think those heads are inverse Torx. Good video. I have to do one on my 2013, but my background as a mechanic is HD and heavy equipment, so this is very helpful.
@@shidfard yep. I can’t remember the size. I bought the separate Torx and hex bit sets from Cornwell, then their master set went on sale a couple years later so I bought that and put the small sets to secondary use. So I actually had the right socket for it when I had to replace mine.
2019 sonic. The tensioner is not the same. It’s what’s called an auto tensioner, use a E14 on the tensioner pulley clockwise, pull off belt. Then use a E12 socket on the spring bolt on the tensioner, move the spring out the way to gain access to the alternator bolts which are E14’s. Don’t use a 6 point socket like this dude, that’s how you end you stripping the bolt and or getting the socket stuck.
@@zmanmeyer2172 external torx sockets are the right tool. 6 or a 12 point sockets are not the right tool. Sure you can do it but you risk stripping the bolt and or getting a socket stuck.
good video, it helped me a lot. Im actually 13 trying to learn about auto motive mechanic work. i love cars and etc, so good job an and also thanks for the knowledge
Finally a video on a Sonic! I have a 2013, so the more vids you could make on this the merrier!
I wish I could make more on the sonic, but we just do whatever comes in haha
Those alternator bolts… I think those heads are inverse Torx. Good video. I have to do one on my 2013, but my background as a mechanic is HD and heavy equipment, so this is very helpful.
They are E-torx or external torx
@@shidfard yep. I can’t remember the size. I bought the separate Torx and hex bit sets from Cornwell, then their master set went on sale a couple years later so I bought that and put the small sets to secondary use. So I actually had the right socket for it when I had to replace mine.
Anyone know anything about headlights and dash lights flickering randomly on this car
Very helpful. Thank you. 👍
i love building things and taking things apart im sure you do too!
2019 sonic. The tensioner is not the same. It’s what’s called an auto tensioner, use a E14 on the tensioner pulley clockwise, pull off belt. Then use a E12 socket on the spring bolt on the tensioner, move the spring out the way to gain access to the alternator bolts which are E14’s. Don’t use a 6 point socket like this dude, that’s how you end you stripping the bolt and or getting the socket stuck.
Didn’t he literally say to use a 12 point? Swear that’s what I heard anyway.
@@zmanmeyer2172 external torx sockets are the right tool. 6 or a 12 point sockets are not the right tool. Sure you can do it but you risk stripping the bolt and or getting a socket stuck.
What was the tool used to remove dust covers screws/clip
You can use a flat head or a trim removal kit
Same setup as a spark?
Also curious about this. It’s impossible to find spark videos!
The frame of the car is in the way of the alternator and its hard to even get a wrench in
10mm fastner
Awesome