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
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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:
Catalytic Converter Replacement (LUV)
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning.
Warning: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning.
Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Heat
Shield Replacement.
Remove the catalytic converter heated oxygen senso ...
Power Steering Pump Belt Removal
Caution: Do not use belt dressing on the drive belt. Belt dressing
causes the breakdown of the composition of the drive belt. Failure to follow
this recommendation will damage the drive belt.
Cut the power steering pump belt (2) with a appropriate cutting tool at
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Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Left Side
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Left Side
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Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the left wheel drive shaft. Refer to
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