Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Information
- Coolant System Flushing
- Cooling System Description and Operation
- Cooling System Draining and Filling
- Engine Coolant Air Bleed Hose Replacement (LUV)
- Engine Coolant Fan Replacement (LDE/LUW)
- Engine Coolant Fan Replacement (LUV)
- Engine Coolant Fan Resistor Mount Repair
- Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Replacement (Water Outlet)
- Engine Oil Cooler Coolant Inlet Hose Replacement (LUV)
- Engine Oil Cooler Inlet Pipe Replacement (LUW)
- Engine Oil Cooler Outlet Hose Replacement (LUV)
- Engine Oil Cooler Outlet Pipe Replacement (LUW)
- Engine Oil Cooler Pipe Replacement (LUW)
- Engine Oil Cooler Replacement
- Special Tools
- Throttle Body Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LUW)
- Throttle Body Heater Inlet Pipe Replacement (LUW)
- Throttle Body Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (LUW)
- Throttle Body Heater Outlet Pipe Replacement (LUW)
- Turbocharger Coolant Feed Pipe Replacement (LUV)
- Turbocharger Coolant Return Pipe Replacement (LUV)
- Water Inlet Replacement (LUV)
- Water Inlet Replacement (LUW)
- Water Outlet Installation
- Water Outlet Removal
- Water Outlet Replacement (LUV)
Engine Cooling
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Coolant System Flushing
Note:
Do not use a chemical flush.
Store used coolant in the proper manner, such as in a used engine coolant
holding tank.
Do not pour used coolant down a drain. Ethylene glycol a ...
Other materials:
Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat
or rolling terrain. Tips for driving in these conditions include:
Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shape.
Check all fluid levels and brakes, tires, cooling system, and transmission.
Shift to a lower gear whe ...
Parking Brake Adjustment (Disc Brake)
Note: The park brake cable adjusting nut is a nylon lock type. Use
ONLY HAND TOOLS whenever tightening or loosening the adjusting nut.
Apply and fully release the park brake several times. Verify that the park
brake lever releases completely.
Turn ON the ignition. Verify the red B ...
Drum Brake Hardware Inspection
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Visually inspect the drum brake upper return spring (1) for the following
conditions:
Excessive corrosion
Excessive stretching
Broken
Missing
If any of the conditions listed were found, the drum brake upper return sp ...
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