Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LDE, LUW)
Special Tools
BO-38185 Hose Clamp Pliers
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
- Removal Procedure
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- Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
- Disengage the heater inlet hose quick connect clip (1) at the heater core.
- Remove the heater inlet hose (2) from the heater core.
- Remove the heater inlet hose clamp (1) at the engine using BO-38185 Hose Clamp Pliers .
- Remove the heater inlet hose (2) from the engine.
- Remove the heater inlet hose from the vehicle.
- Installation Procedure
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- Install the heater inlet hose to the vehicle.
- Install the heater inlet hose (2) to the engine.
- Install the heater inlet hose clamp (1) at the engine using BO-38185 Hose Clamp Pliers .
- Install the heater inlet hose (2) to the heater core.
- Engage the heater inlet hose quick connect clip (1) at the heater core.
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
Note:
The quick connector has an internal anti-rotation feature. The ensure the quick connector is properly aligned to the heater core pipe, position the white mark to the 12:00 O’clock position during installation.
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Heater Core Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
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Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LUV)
Heater Inlet Hose Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
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This vehicle is equipped with airbags. See Airbag System. Airbags
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Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Moldings
Caution
Failure to clean and protect the bright metal moldings can result in a hazy
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Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Hose Replacement (LDE LUW)
Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Hose Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling
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