Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Underbody Maintenance
At least twice a year, Spring and Fall, use plain water to flush dirt and debris from the vehicle's underbody. Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this. If not removed, rust and corrosion can develop.
Body Component Lubrication
Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood hinges, liftgate hinges, and the fuel
door hinge unless the components are plastic. Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips
with a clean cloth will make th ...
Sheet Metal Damage
If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make
sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced
to restore corrosion protecti ...
Other materials:
Special Tools
Illustration
Tool Number/ Description
EL 35616-F
J 35616
Terminal Test Kit
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Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LUV)
Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement
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Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Drain the engine coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
Remove the fasteners securing the radiator surge tank to the vehicle
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Engine Front Cover Gasket Installation
Clean the sealing surfaces and remove all remains of old sealing compound
material.
Note: The thickness of the sealing bead should be 2 mm (0.0787 in).
Apply sealing compound to the shown areas (1) and (2). Refer to Adhesives,
Fluids ...
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