Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LDE, LUW)
Special Tools
BO-38185 Hose Clamp Pliers
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
- Removal Procedure
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- Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
- Disengage the heater inlet hose quick connect clip (1) at the heater core.
- Remove the heater inlet hose (2) from the heater core.
- Remove the heater inlet hose clamp (1) at the engine using BO-38185 Hose Clamp Pliers .
- Remove the heater inlet hose (2) from the engine.
- Remove the heater inlet hose from the vehicle.
- Installation Procedure
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- Install the heater inlet hose to the vehicle.
- Install the heater inlet hose (2) to the engine.
- Install the heater inlet hose clamp (1) at the engine using BO-38185 Hose Clamp Pliers .
- Install the heater inlet hose (2) to the heater core.
- Engage the heater inlet hose quick connect clip (1) at the heater core.
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
Note:
The quick connector has an internal anti-rotation feature. The ensure the quick connector is properly aligned to the heater core pipe, position the white mark to the 12:00 O’clock position during installation.
Heater Core Replacement
Heater Core Replacement
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Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
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Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LUV)
Heater Inlet Hose Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Drain the engine coolant. Refer to Cooling System Drain ...
Other materials:
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
Rear safety belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older
children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults. When installed on
a shoulder belt, the comfort guide positions the shoulder belt away from the neck
and head.
Safety belt comfort guides are available ...
Battery Load Management
The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM) that estimates the battery's
temperature and state of charge. It then adjusts the voltage for best performance
and extended life of the battery.
When the battery's state of charge is low, the voltage is raised slightly to
quickly bring t ...
Power Steering System Description and Operation
The power steering system reduces the amount of effort needed to steer the vehicle.
The system uses the powertrain control module (PCM), body control module (BCM),
power steering control module (PSCM), discrete battery voltage supply circuit, steering
shaft torque sensor, steering wheel positi ...
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