Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Radiator 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.
- Remove the radiator inlet hose clamp (1) at the engine using BO-38185 Hose Clamp Pliers .
- Remove the radiator inlet hose (2) from the engine.
- Remove the radiator inlet hose clamp (1) at the radiator using BO-38185 Hose Clamp Pliers .
- Remove the radiator inlet hose (2) from the radiator.
- Remove the radiator inlet hose from the vehicle.
- Installation Procedure
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- Install the radiator inlet hose to the vehicle.
- Install the radiator inlet hose (2) to the radiator.
- Install the radiator inlet hose clamp (1) at the radiator using BO-38185 Hose Clamp Pliers .
- Install the radiator inlet hose (2) to the engine.
- Install the radiator inlet hose clamp (1) at the engine using BO-38185 Hose Clamp Pliers .
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
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 ...
Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LUV)
Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Drain the engine coolant. Refer to Cooling System Dra ...
Other materials:
Drive Range, Second Gear (Gen 2)
As vehicle speed increases and operating conditions become appropriate, the transmission
control module (TCM) processes input signals from the automatic transmission input
and output speed sensors, the throttle position sensor and other vehicle sensors
to determine the precise moment to comman ...
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Right Side
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Right Side
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the front wheel drive shaft from the trans ...
Manual Transmission Shift Lever Cable Adjustment
Special Tools
DT-527-A Adjuster or 5mm drill bit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Note: Not using the specified tools may lead to shift system mis-adjustment.
Remove the floor console. Refer to
Front Floor Console Replacement.
Lift upward an ...
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