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)
and (9). ...
Other materials:
Scheduling Service Appointments
When the vehicle requires warranty service, contact your dealer and request an
appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and advising the service consultant
of your transportation needs, your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience.
If the vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service ...
Environmental Fallout (Acid Rain)
Caution: Refer to Clearcoat/Ultraviolet Screeners Caution.
Note: Always refer to the manufacturer's packaged instructions for
the detailed procedures of materials used for compounding and/or polishing.
Since the severity of the condition varies from area to area, proper diagno ...
Tools and Equipment
Special tools are listed and illustrated throughout this section with a complete
listing at the end of the section. These tools, or their equivalents, are specially
designed to quickly and safely accomplish the operations for which they are intended.
The use of these special tools will also mi ...
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