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:

Washing the Vehicle
To preserve the vehicle's finish, wash it often and out of direct sunlight. Caution Do not use petroleum-based, acidic, or abrasive cleaning agents as they can damage the vehicle's paint, metal, or plastic parts. If damage occurs, it would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Approv ...

Torque Steer Description
A vehicle pulls or leads in one direction during hard acceleration. A vehicle pulls or leads in the other direction during deceleration. The following factors may cause torque steer to be more apparent on a particular vehicle: A slightly smaller diameter tire on the right front increa ...

Front Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Boot Replacement
Special Tools DT-35910 Drive Axle Boot Clamp Pliers For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Disassemble Procedure Note: There are types of inner joints available. If the inner joint is connected with the CV style joint, the inner joint is not serviced separa ...