Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Water Pump Replacement (LUV)

Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual / Powertrain / Engine / Engine Cooling / Coolant Pump / Water Pump Replacement (LUV)

Water Pump Replacement
Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling. Remove the water inlet. Refer to Water Inlet Replacement. Remove the water pump pulley. Refer to Water Pump Pulley Replacement. Remove the heater outlet hose. Refer to Heater Outlet Hose Replacement.
1	Water Pump Bolt (Qty: 10) Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution. Tighten 8 Y (71 lb in)
2	Water Pump Gasket
3	Water Pump Procedure Clean the sealing surfaces. Replace the water pump gasket with a NEW gasket. Remember the location of the short and long bolts when removing.

Water Pump Removal

Remove the 5 short water pump bolts (4) and the 5 long water pump bolts (3). Remove the water pump (2). Remove the water pump gasket (1). ...

Water Pump Replacement (LUW)

Removal Procedure Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling. Remove the water pump pulley. Refer to Water Pump Pulley Replacement. R ...

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Leaving the Vehicle with the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission)
Warning It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running. It could overheat and catch fire. It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. Do not leave the vehicle when the engine i ...

Towing the Vehicle
Caution Incorrectly towing a disabled vehicle may cause damage. The damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not lash or hook to the chassis components — including the front and rear subframes, suspension control arms, and links — during towing and recovery of a disabled ve ...

Instrument Panel Lower Compartment Replacement
Instrument Panel Lower Compartment Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedure Open the instrument panel lower compartment to the full open position. Disconnect the instrument panel compartment dampener from t ...

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