Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Water Inlet Replacement (LUV)
- Removal Procedure
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- Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
- Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement.
- Remove the engine coolant temperature sensor connector (1) and the radiator outlet hose (2).
- Remove the water inlet pipe mounting fasteners (1).
- Remove the water inlet seal (3) and discard.
- Remove the thermostat (4).
- Installation Procedure
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- Clean the sealing surface.
- Install the engine thermostat (4) into the water inlet pipe (2) with a NEW seal (3).
- Tighten the water inlet pipe mounting fasteners (1) to 9 Y (80 lb in)
.
- Install the radiator outlet hose (2) to the water inlet pipe.
- Connect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector (1).
- Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement.
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
- After repairs, inspect cooling system for leaks.
Turbocharger Coolant Return Pipe Replacement (LUV)
Turbocharger Coolant Return Pipe Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the turbocharger. Refer to Tur ...
Water Inlet Replacement (LUW)
Removal Procedure
Drain the engine coolant system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and
Filling.
Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector (1). ...
Other materials:
Sunroof Switch Replacement
Sunroof Switch Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the dome lamp bezel. Refer to Dome Lamp Bezel Replacement.
1
Sunroof Switch
Procedure
Disconnect electrical conn ...
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement
Special Tools
J-45859 Axle Remover
For regional equivalent tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the front suspension skid plate bolts (1) and the front suspen ...
Drive Range - Fourth Gear (Gen 1)
As vehicle speed increases, 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 command
OFF the normally-high 35R pressure control ...
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