Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Radiator Cleaning
Warning:
NEVER spray water on a hot heat exchanger. The resulting steam could cause personal injury.
Caution:
The heat exchanger fins are necessary for good heat transfer. Do not brush the fins. This may cause damage to the fins, reducing heat transfer.
Note:
Blow compressed air through the engine side of the radiator to remove any foreign material, such as insects, leaves, and dust.
- Warm water and mild soap may be needed in some conditions.
- Wash the A/C condenser fin.
- Wash the A/C condenser and radiator thoroughly.
- Wash the radiator cooling fin.
- Repair any damaged cooling fin.
Radiator Air Baffle Replacement (LUV, LUW)
Radiator Air Baffle Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front bumper fascia assembly. Refer to ...
Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LDE LUW)
Special Tools
BO-38185 Hose Clamp Pliers
For equivalent regional tools, Refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Fill ...
Other materials:
Doing Your Own Service Work
Warning
It can be dangerous to work on your vehicle if you do not have the proper
knowledge, service manual, tools, or parts. Always follow owner manual procedures
and consult the service manual for your vehicle before doing any service work.
If doing some of your own service work, use the pro ...
Rear Window Washer Nozzle Replacement
Rear Window Washer Nozzle Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the inside high mount stop lamp. Refer to High Mount Stop Lamp
Replacement.
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Rear Window Washer Nozzle
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Synchronizers Cleaning and Inspection
Note: When servicing the synchronizers, retain them in the order
that they are removed. Mark the parts to ensure the correct position for
inspection and assembly.
Clean all the synchronizer parts in a suitable cleaning
solvent and air dry all the parts.
Inspect the 1 ...
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