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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Radiator
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Other materials:
Transmission Control Replacement
Transmission Control Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the front floor console. Refer to
Front Floor Console Replacement.
Disconnect the range selector lever cable. Refer
to Range Select ...
Transmission Case Assemble (Gen 2)
Special Tools
3-9506289 Universal Adapter
J-840733 Driver
R-0007758 Holding Fixture
R-0007761 Universal Handle
R-0007770 Holding Fixture Adapter Plates
T-9804669 Seal Installer
T-0307000 Extractor and Driver Fixture
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
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Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
Remove the front suspension skid plate, if equipped.
Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Skid
Plate Replacement
Place a basin underneath the vehicle.
Clean away all ...
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