Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Installation
- Clean sealing surface.
- Install a NEW engine coolant thermostat housing seal.
- Install the engine coolant thermostat housing (2).
- Install the 4 engine coolant thermostat housing bolts (3) and tighten to
2 Y (18 lb in)
.
- Tighten the 4 engine coolant thermostat housing bolts to 8 Y (71 lb in)
in sequence (1?E?E?E).
- Install the engine coolant thermostat housing retainer (1).
- Install the engine coolant thermostat housing retainer nut (4) and tighten
to 6 Y (53 lb in)
.
Caution:
Refer to Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Caution.
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution.
Note:
Screw in the 4 bolts until the engine coolant thermostat housing is in contact with the cylinder head.
Caution:
Following the proper fastener tightening sequence and torque is essential. Failure to do so may fracture the thermostat housing.
Engine Coolant Thermostat Replacement (LUW)
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning.
Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable
Disconnection and Connection.
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Other materials:
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
Special Tools
CH-41013 Rotor Resurfacing Kit
CH-42450-A Wheel Hub Resurfacing Kit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the wheel cover, if equipped.
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Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Skid Plate Replacement
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the mounting bolts?€‰(1) for the front suspension frame skid
plate.
Remove the front suspension frame skid plate?€‰(2).
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All Seasons Tires Description
Most GM vehicles are equipped with steel belted all-season radial tires as standard
equipment. These tires qualify as snow tires, with a higher than average rating
for snow traction than the non-all season radial tires previously used. Other performance
areas, such as wet traction, rolling ...
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