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.

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:

Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Moldings
Caution Failure to clean and protect the bright metal moldings can result in a hazy white finish or pitting. This damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. The bright metal moldings on the vehicle are aluminum. To prevent damage always follow these cleaning instructions: Be sure ...

Drive Range, Second Gear (Gen 1)
As vehicle speed increases and operating conditions become appropriate, the transmission control module (TCM) processes input signals from the automatic transmission input and output speed sensors, the throttle position sensor and other vehicle sensors to determine the precise moment to comman ...

Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)/maximum Gross Axle Weight (GAW)
The total Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of your Nissan Armada must never exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) indicated on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label. GVW represents the combined weight of the Nissan Armada, including passengers, cargo, luggage, hitch equipment, t ...