Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Charge Air Cooler Replacement

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
2. Raise and properly support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
3. Remove the front fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.
4. Disconnect the charge air cooler inlet duct from the charge air cooler. Refer to Charge Air Cooler Inlet Air Hose Replacement.
5. Disconnect the charge air cooler outlet front duct from the charge air cooler. Refer to Charge Air Cooler Outlet Air Hose Replacement.

1

Charge Air Cooler Fastener (Qty 2)

10 Y (89 lb in)

2

Charge Air Cooler

Procedure

Pull the charge air cooler upward to release the cooler from the rubber grommets.

3

Charge Air Cooler Air Deflector Fasteners (Qty 2)

Procedure

Remove the charge air cooler air deflector fasteners.

4

Charge Air Cooler Air Deflector