Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Side Window Defogger Outlet Grille Replacement

Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging

Special Tools GE-45037 A/C Oil Injector For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Warning: To prevent personal injury, avoid breathing A/C Refrigerant and lubricant vapor or m ...

Special Tools

Illustration Tool Number/ Description BO-38185 J-38185 Hose Clamp Pliers BO-42220 J-422 ...

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What to Use
Warning Adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water and other liquids, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. The coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture, the engine coul ...

If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
Warning Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before yo ...

Winter Tires
This vehicle was not originally equipped with winter tires. Winter tires are designed for increased traction on snow and ice-covered roads. Consider installing winter tires on the vehicle if frequent driving on ice or snow covered roads is expected. See your dealer for details regarding winter ...