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:
Rear Window and Outside Mirror Defogger
(Rear Window Defogger): Press to
turn the rear window and outside mirror defogger on or off. An indicator light comes
on to show that the feature is on.
The rear window defogger turns off after about 10 minutes. It can also be turned
off by pressing again or by turning
the ignition to ACC ...
Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Switch Replacement
Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Switch Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Switch
Caution: Refer to Component Fastener
Tightening Caution.
Procedure
Place coll ...
Engine Oil Cooler Assemble
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Install the engine oil filter cap (1) along with a NEW seal ring (2) and
a NEW oil filter element (3) and tighten to 25 Y (18 lb ft).
Install the engine oil pressure indicator switch (5) and ...
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