Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LDE, LUW)
Special Tools
BO-38185 Hose Clamp Pliers
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
- Removal Procedure
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- Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
- Disengage the heater inlet hose quick connect clip (1) at the heater core.
- Remove the heater inlet hose (2) from the heater core.
- Remove the heater inlet hose clamp (1) at the engine using BO-38185 Hose Clamp Pliers .
- Remove the heater inlet hose (2) from the engine.
- Remove the heater inlet hose from the vehicle.
- Installation Procedure
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- Install the heater inlet hose to the vehicle.
- Install the heater inlet hose (2) to the engine.
- Install the heater inlet hose clamp (1) at the engine using BO-38185 Hose Clamp Pliers .
- Install the heater inlet hose (2) to the heater core.
- Engage the heater inlet hose quick connect clip (1) at the heater core.
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
Note:
The quick connector has an internal anti-rotation feature. The ensure the quick connector is properly aligned to the heater core pipe, position the white mark to the 12:00 O’clock position during installation.
Heater Core Replacement
Heater Core Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
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Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LUV)
Heater Inlet Hose Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Drain the engine coolant. Refer to Cooling System Drain ...
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inch of the tire. Air pressure is expressed in kPa (kilopascal) or psi (pounds per
square inch).
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Lead/Pull Description
At a constant highway speed on a typical straight road, lead/pull is the amount
of effort required at the steering wheel to maintain the vehicle's straight path.
Important: Vehicles will tend to lead/pull in the direction of the
road slope as part of normal operation.
Lead/pull is ...
Tire Dismounting and Mounting
Caution: Use a tire changing machine in order to dismount tires. Do
not use hand tools or tire irons alone in order to remove the tire from the
wheel. Damage to the tire beads or the wheel rim could result.
Caution: Do not scratch or damage the clear coating on aluminum wheels
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