Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Engine Coolant Thermostat Replacement (LUW)
- Removal Procedure
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- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
- Drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness connector (1) and retainers (2).
- Remove the wiring harness bracket nut (3) and bracket (4).
- If equipped, disconnect the thermostat heating element sensor (1) and remove the radiator inlet hose (2).
- Remove the thermostat housing retaining bolts (1).
- Remove the thermostat (1) and discard the seal (2).
Warning:
Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning.
- Installation Procedure
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- Fit the thermostat (1) to the thermostat housing using a NEW seal (2).
- Install the thermostat (2) and tighten the thermostat bolts (1) to
10 Y (89 lb in)
.
- Install the radiator inlet hose (2) and connect the thermostat heating element sensor (1).
- Install the wiring harness bracket (4) and tighten the nut (3) to
10 Y (89 lb in)
.
- Connect the engine harness connector (1) and harness retainers (2) to the bracket.
- Refill the engine cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
- Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
- Start the engine and check for coolant leaks.
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution.
Engine Coolant Thermostat 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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Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Installation
Caution: Refer to Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Caution.
Clean sealing surface.
Install a NEW engine coolant thermostat housing seal.
Install the engine coolant thermosta ...
Other materials:
Front Floor Console Cover Replacement (Manual Transmission)
Removal Procedure
Use a flat bladed plastic trim tool in order to release the retainers
securing the console cover?€‰(1) to the console assembly.
Reach under the console cover assembly?€‰(1) and release the retainer
tabs securing the transmission shif ...
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Hatchback with Sunroof)
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Warning: Do not attempt to repair or alter the head impact
energy-absorbing material glued to the headliner or to the garnish trims.
If the material is damaged ...
Crankshaft Position System Variation Learn
Note: The crankshaft position sensor system variation learn procedure
is required when the following service procedures have been performed, regardless
of whether DTC P0315 is set:
Engine replacement
Engine control module (ECM) replacement
Crankshaft damper replacement
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