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.
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Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
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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:
Collision Damage Repair
If the vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged, have the damage
repaired by a qualified technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement
parts. Poorly performed collision repairs diminish the vehicle resale value, and
safety performance can be compromised in subsequen ...
Operation
Radio Controls without Touchscreen
The infotainment system is operated by using the pushbuttons, multifunction
knobs, menus shown on the display, and steering wheel controls, if equipped.
Turning the System On or Off
O /VOL (Power/Volume)
Press to turn t ...
Camber Description
Camber is the tilting of the wheels from the vertical when viewed from the front
of the vehicle. When the wheels tilt outward at the top, the camber is positive (+).
When the wheel tilts inward at the top, the camber is negative (−). The amount of
tilt is measured in degr ...
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