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:
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To connect a USB storage device, connect the device to the USB port.
To connect an iPod/iPhone, connect one end of the device’s cable to the iPod/iPhone
and the other end to the USB port.
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Front Wheelhouse Liner Inner Front Extension Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal
and Installation.
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Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LUV)
Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Drain the engine coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
Remove the fasteners securing the radiator surge tank to the vehicle
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