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:
Emblem/Nameplate Replacement
Caution: Refer to Exterior Trim Emblem Removal Caution.
The part and vehicle surface should be 21?°C (70?°F) prior to installation.
The vehicle should remain inside in a temperature range of 21?°C (70?°F) for
1 hour after assembly to allow the adhesive to develop sufficient bo ...
Front Side Door Window Replacement
Front Side Door Window Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning.
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the front side door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door
Tr ...
Separating Parts
Note:
Disassembly of the piston, press fit design piston pin, and connecting
rod may create scoring or damage to the piston pin and piston pin bore.
If the piston, pin, and connecting rod have been disassembled, replace the
components as an assembly.
Many internal engine co ...
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