Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Water Outlet Replacement (LUV)

Removal Procedure

1. Drain the engine coolant system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.



2. Remove the following:

• Engine coolant air bleed hose (1)
• Engine coolant temperature sensor (2) and connector clip (3)
• Heated oxygen sensor connector (4)

Remove the heater outlet hose (1) and the heater inlet hose (2).

Remove the water outlet bolts (1) and discard the water outlet seal (2).

Remove the water outlet (3).

Installation Procedure

1. Clean the sealing surfaces.


2. Install the water outlet (3) and a NEW water outlet seal (2).

Caution:

Refer to Fastener Caution.

3. Install the water outlet bolts (1) and tighten to 8 Y (71 lb in)

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4. Install the heater outlet hose (1) and the heater inlet hose (2).


5. Connect the following:

• Engine coolant temperature sensor (2) and connector clip (3)
• Heated oxygen sensor connector (4)
• Engine coolant air bleed hose connector (1)

Fill the engine coolant system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.

Start the engine and check for coolant leaks.