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.
Heater Core Replacement
Heater Core Replacement
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Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
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Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LUV)
Heater Inlet Hose Replacement
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Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Drain the engine coolant. Refer to Cooling System Drain ...
Other materials:
Parking
If the vehicle has a manual transmission, before getting out of the vehicle,
move the shift lever into R (Reverse) if parking on a downhill slope. On a level
surface or an uphill slope, use 1 (First) gear. Firmly apply the parking brake.
Turn the wheels toward the curb for a downhill slope, or ...
Collision Damage Repair
If the vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged, have the damage
repaired by a qualified technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement
parts. Poorly performed collision repairs diminish the vehicle resale value, and
safety performance can be compromised in subsequen ...
Tire and Wheel Assembly Runout Measurement - On-Vehicle
Raise and support the vehicle.
Closely inspect each tire for proper and even bead seating.
If any of the tire beads were not properly or evenly seated, reseat the
tire bead, then proceed to step 4. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
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