Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Radiator Cleaning
Warning:
NEVER spray water on a hot heat exchanger. The resulting steam could cause personal injury.
Caution:
The heat exchanger fins are necessary for good heat transfer. Do not brush the fins. This may cause damage to the fins, reducing heat transfer.
Note:
Blow compressed air through the engine side of the radiator to remove any foreign material, such as insects, leaves, and dust.
- Warm water and mild soap may be needed in some conditions.
- Wash the A/C condenser fin.
- Wash the A/C condenser and radiator thoroughly.
- Wash the radiator cooling fin.
- Repair any damaged cooling fin.
Radiator Air Baffle Replacement (LUV, LUW)
Radiator Air Baffle Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front bumper fascia assembly. Refer to ...
Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LDE LUW)
Special Tools
BO-38185 Hose Clamp Pliers
For equivalent regional tools, Refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Fill ...
Other materials:
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
The RKE transmitter may work up to 60m (195 ft) away from the vehicle.
The RKE transmitter can have one of the two symbols for the remote trunk release.
With Remote Start Shown
Press the key release button to extend the key blade. The key can be used for
the ignition and all locks.
Press ...
Radiator Grille Bumper Replacement
Radiator Grille Bumper Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.
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Radiator Grille Bumper Screw (Qty:?ۉ ...
Starting System Description and Operation
The starter motors are non-repairable starter motors. They have pole pieces that
are arranged around the armature. Both solenoid windings are energized. The pull-in
winding circuit is completed to the ground through the starter motor. The windings
work together magnetically to pull and hold in ...
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