Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Radiator Cleaning

Warning:

NEVER spray water on a hot heat exchanger. The resulting steam could cause personal injury.

Caution:

The heat exchanger fins are necessary for good heat transfer. Do not brush the fins. This may cause damage to the fins, reducing heat transfer.

Note:

Blow compressed air through the engine side of the radiator to remove any foreign material, such as insects, leaves, and dust.

Radiator Air Baffle Replacement (LUV, LUW)

Radiator Air Baffle Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedure Remove the front bumper fascia assembly. Refer to ...

Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LDE LUW)

Special Tools BO-38185 Hose Clamp Pliers For equivalent regional tools, Refer to Special Tools. Removal Procedure Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Fill ...

Other materials:

Dinghy Towing All except RS Model with Automatic Transmission
When dinghy towing a vehicle with an automatic transmission, the vehicle should be run at the beginning of each day and at each RV fuel stop for about five minutes. This will ensure proper lubrication of transmission components. To dinghy tow the vehicle from the front with all four wheels on ...

Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investig ...

Low and Reverse and 1-2-3-4 Clutch Housing Assemble (6T30)
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