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
Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning.
Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable
Disconnection and Connection.
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Radiator
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Other materials:
Rear Compartment Lid Replacement
Rear Compartment Lid Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the rear compartment lid inner panel trim. Refer to Rear Compartment
Lid Inner Panel Trim Replacement.
1
Rear ...
Sunroof Window Replacement
Sunroof Window Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Sunroof Window Bolt?€‰(Qty:?€‰4)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Tighten
5?€‰Y (44?€‰lb?€‰in)
2
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Air Conditioning Refrigerant Service Valve Core Replacement
Special Tools
GE-39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
GE-46246 Valve Core Removal Tool
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
Remove the service port valve cor ...
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