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:
Pairing with Touchscreen
A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be paired to the Bluetooth system and then
connected to the vehicle before it can be used. See your cell phone manufacturer's
user guide for Bluetooth functions before pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth
phone is not connected, calls will be made usin ...
Brake Caliper Inspection
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Inspect the brake caliper housing (1) for cracks, excess wear, and/or damage.
If any of these conditions are present, the brake caliper requires replacement.
Inspect the caliper piston dust boot seal (2) for cracks, tears, ...
Evaporative Emission Canister Vent Solenoid Valve Replacement
Evaporative Emission Canister Vent Solenoid Valve Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative
Cable Disconnection and Connection.
Remove the e ...
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