Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Engine Coolant Thermostat Replacement (LUW)
- Removal Procedure
-
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
- Drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness connector (1) and retainers (2).
- Remove the wiring harness bracket nut (3) and bracket (4).
- If equipped, disconnect the thermostat heating element sensor (1) and remove the radiator inlet hose (2).
- Remove the thermostat housing retaining bolts (1).
- Remove the thermostat (1) and discard the seal (2).
Warning:
Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning.
- Installation Procedure
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- Fit the thermostat (1) to the thermostat housing using a NEW seal (2).
- Install the thermostat (2) and tighten the thermostat bolts (1) to
10 Y (89 lb in)
.
- Install the radiator inlet hose (2) and connect the thermostat heating element sensor (1).
- Install the wiring harness bracket (4) and tighten the nut (3) to
10 Y (89 lb in)
.
- Connect the engine harness connector (1) and harness retainers (2) to the bracket.
- Refill the engine cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
- Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
- Start the engine and check for coolant leaks.
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution.
Engine Coolant Thermostat Replacement (LUV)
Removal Procedure
Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct
Replacement.
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Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Installation
Caution: Refer to Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Caution.
Clean sealing surface.
Install a NEW engine coolant thermostat housing seal.
Install the engine coolant thermosta ...
Other materials:
Trunk Release
To lock or unlock the trunk from the inside, press
or
on the central locking switch or on
the driver door switch.
To open the trunk from inside the vehicle press
.
To lock the trunk from the outside press
on the RKE transmitter.
To open the trunk from outside of the vehicle:
Pres ...
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
These vehicle accessories may be used for up to 10 minutes after the engine is
turned off:
Audio System
Power Windows
Sunroof
The power windows and sunroof will continue to work for up to 10 minutes or until
any door is opened.
The radio will work when the key is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACC ...
Tires and Wheels Description and Operation (Equipment)
GM Recommended Tire Balancer
Hunter RF33 Road Force balancer or equivalent with the following options:
Auto Clamp – allows for centering repeatability and prevent damage to
the wheel.
Wheel Lift – helps prevent wheel damage and assists in the accuracy
of the placeme ...
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