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
Callout
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:
Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution
Caution: Avoid spilling brake fluid onto painted surfaces, electrical
connections, wiring, or cables. Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces and
cause corrosion to electrical components. If any brake fluid comes in contact
with painted surfaces, immediately flush the area with water. I ...
Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components
Caution.
Visually inspect the brake fluid level through the brake master cylinder
reservoir.
If the brake fluid level is at or below the half-full point ...
Engine Replacement
Special Tools
EN-48244 Engine Assembly Remove/Install Pallet Supporter
Removal Procedure
Remove the battery and battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement.
Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief.
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigera ...
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