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 Upper Hinge and Lower Hinge Replacement
Front Side Door Upper Hinge and Lower Hinge Replacement
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Component Name
1
Front Side Door Upper Hinge to Body Bolt (Qty:?€‰2)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Procedures
Before removing ...
Rear Seat Belt Buckle Replacement
Rear Seat Belt Buckle Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Removal and
Installation.
1
Rear Seat Belt Buckle Fastener ...
Oil Pan Replacement
Special Tools
EN-49980 Guidance Pins
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Remove the right front wheelhouse liner extension. Refer to Front Wheelhouse
Liner Inner Front Extension Replacement.
Remove the oil filter and drain the engine oi ...
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