Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Engine Oil Cooler Inlet Pipe Replacement (LUW)
- Removal Procedure
-
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
- Remove the exhaust manifold with catalytic converter. Refer to Exhaust Manifold with Catalytic Converter Replacement.
- Remove the engine oil cooler pipe bolts (1) and the engine oil cooler pipe (2).
- Remove the engine oil cooler outlet pipe bolts (1) and the engine oil cooler outlet pipe bracket (2).
- Remove the engine oil cooler assembly bolts (1) and remove the cooler (2).
- Remove the engine oil cooler inlet pipe (4) and seals (3).
- Installation Procedure
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- Replace the seals on the engine oil cooler outlet pipe and the engine oil cooler pipe.
- Install the engine oil cooler inlet pipe (4) with NEW seals (3) to the engine oil cooler assembly.
- Position the engine oil cooler assembly (2) to the engine block.
- Install the engine oil cooler assembly bolts (1) and tighten to 25 Y
(19 lb ft)
.
- Install the engine oil cooler outlet pipe mounting bolts (1) and the
bracket (2) to the water pump housing and tighten to 8 Y (71 lb in)
.
- Install the engine oil cooler pipe (3) to the thermostat housing and
tighten bolts (1) to 8 Y (71 lb in)
.
- Install the exhaust manifold with catalytic converter. Refer to Exhaust Manifold with Catalytic Converter Replacement.
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
- Start the engine and check for coolant leaks.
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution.
Engine Oil Cooler Housing Replacement
Removal Procedure
Drain the engine coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
Drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement.
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Engine Oil Cooler Installation
Note: Lubricate the oil cooler seal (8) with clean engine oil.
Install the engine oil cooler assembly (6) along with 2 NEW sealings (8)
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Other materials:
Rear Bumper Fascia Tow Eye Access Hole Cover Replacement
Rear Bumper Fascia Tow Eye Access Hole Cover Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Rear Bumper Fascia Rear Tow Eye Access Hole Cover
Procedure
Using a small flat-bladed tool, release the cover from the rear
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Front Lower Grille Replacement
Front Lower Grille Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the front bumper fascia assembly. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia
Replacement.
Remove the front bumper fascia energy absorber. Refer to Fron ...
Use of Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) and Anaerobic Sealant
Pipe Joint Compound
Note: Three types of sealer are commonly used in engines. These
are RTV sealer, anaerobic gasket eliminator sealer, and pipe joint compound.
The correct sealer and amount must be used in the proper location to prevent
oil leaks. DO NOT interchange the 3&# ...
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