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:
Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Frame Replacement
Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Frame Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the driver or passenger seat. Refer to Driver or Passenger
Seat Removal and Installation
Remove the front seat c ...
Scrub Radius Description
Ideally, the scrub radius is as small as possible. Normally, the SAI angle and
the centerline of the tire and the wheel intersect below the road surface, causing
a positive scrub radius. With struts, the SAI angle is much larger than the long
arm/short arm type of suspension. This allows the S ...
Battery
Basic information
On the Nissan Armada, batteries labeled "do not open" are fully maintenance-free,
meaning the internal electrolyte level does not require inspection. For accurate
diagnostics and performance checks, it is strongly recommended to consult an
authorized NISS ...
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