Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Installation
- Clean sealing surface.
- Install a NEW engine coolant thermostat housing seal.
- Install the engine coolant thermostat housing (2).
- Install the 4 engine coolant thermostat housing bolts (3) and tighten to
2 Y (18 lb in)
.
- Tighten the 4 engine coolant thermostat housing bolts to 8 Y (71 lb in)
in sequence (1?E?E?E).
- Install the engine coolant thermostat housing retainer (1).
- Install the engine coolant thermostat housing retainer nut (4) and tighten
to 6 Y (53 lb in)
.
Caution:
Refer to Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Caution.
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution.
Note:
Screw in the 4 bolts until the engine coolant thermostat housing is in contact with the cylinder head.
Caution:
Following the proper fastener tightening sequence and torque is essential. Failure to do so may fracture the thermostat housing.
Engine Coolant Thermostat Replacement (LUW)
Removal Procedure
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Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable
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Callout
Component Name
1
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Component Name
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