Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Water Inlet Replacement (LUW)
- Removal Procedure
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- Drain the engine coolant system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
- Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector (1).
- Remove the radiator outlet hose connector clip (2) and the radiator outlet hose (3).
- Remove the water inlet bolts (1) and discard the water inlet seal (3).
- Remove the water inlet (4) and the engine coolant thermostat (2) from the engine.
- Installation Procedure
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- Clean the sealing surfaces.
- Install the water inlet (4) and a NEW water inlet seal (3).
- Install the water inlet bolts (1) and tighten to 8 Y (71 lb in)
.
- Install the radiator outlet hose (3) and retainer clip (2).
- Connect the engine coolant temperature connector (1).
- Fill the engine coolant system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
- Start the engine and check for coolant leaks.
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution.
Water Inlet 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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Water Outlet Installation
Clean the sealing surfaces.
Install the water outlet (2) and a NEW water outlet seal ring (1).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Install the 3 water outl ...
Other materials:
Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit without Sealant to Inflate a Tire
(Not Punctured)
The kit includes:
1. Sealant Canister Inlet Valve
2. Sealant/Air Hose
3. Base of Sealant Canister
4. Tire Sealant Canister
5. On/Off Button
6. Slot on Top of Compressor
7. Pressure Deflation Button
8. Pressure Gauge
9. Power Plug
10. Air Only Hose
If a tire goes flat, avoid further ti ...
Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose
of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as
an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding
how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is ...
Exhaust Manifold Installation
Clean the exhaust manifold sealing surface.
Install a NEW exhaust manifold gasket (1) to the cylinder head.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Caution: Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution.
Install the exhaust manifold (3) and tighten the NEW nu ...
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