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:
Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Rod Replacement
Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Rod Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the rear side door window rear guide. Refer to Rear Side
Door Window Rear Guide Replacement.
Remove the rear side door lock ...
Rear Window Wiper Arm Replacement
Rear Window Wiper Arm Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Using a small flat-bladed tool, release the locking tabs and lift the
end of the wiper arm nut cover in order to access and remove the rear wipe ...
Spark Plug Inspection
Spark Plug Usage
Ensure that the correct spark plug is installed. An incorrect spark
plug causes driveability conditions.
Ensure that the spark plug has the correct heat range. An incorrect
heat range causes the following conditions:
Spark plug fouling—Colder plu ...
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