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:
Rear Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Sedan - Right)
Rear Wheelhouse Liner Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and
Installation.
1
Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner ...
Rear Seat Head Restraint Replacement
Rear Seat Head Restraint Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Rear Seat Head Restraint
Preliminary Procedures
Depress the large button on the head restraint guide and raise the
head restraint to the full up p ...
Camshaft Removal
Note: Note removal sequence 1?E.
Remove the 4 camshaft bearing cap bolts.
Note: Release the bearing support by striking it gently with a
plastic hammer.
Remove the first camshaft bearing cap (1).
Loosen the 8 exhaust camshaft bear ...
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