Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LDE LUW)
Special Tools
BO-38185 Hose Clamp Pliers
For equivalent regional tools, Refer to Special Tools.
- Removal Procedure
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- Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
- Remove the radiator inlet hose clamp (1) at the engine using BO-38185 Hose Clamp Pliers .
- Remove the radiator inlet hose (2) from the engine.
- Remove the radiator inlet hose clamp (1) at the radiator using BO-38185 Hose Clamp Pliers .
- Remove the radiator inlet hose (2) from the radiator.
- Remove the radiator inlet hose from the vehicle.
- Installation Procedure
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- Install the radiator inlet hose to the vehicle.
- Install the radiator inlet hose (2) to the radiator.
- Install the radiator inlet hose clamp (1) at the radiator using BO-38185 Hose Clamp Pliers .
- Install the radiator inlet hose (2) to the engine.
- Install the radiator inlet hose clamp (1) at the engine using BO-38185 Hose Clamp Pliers .
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
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 ...
Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LUV)
Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Drain the engine coolant. Refer to Cooling System Dra ...
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Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Service Up and hold the wiper arm off the windshield when performing
the wiper blade replacement.
Pinch the two tabs on top of the wiper blad ...
Drum Brake System Description and Operation
System Component Description
The drum brake system consists of the following:
Drum Brake Shoes
Applies mechanical output force, from hydraulic brake wheel cylinders,
to friction surfaces of brake drums.
Brake Drums
Uses mechanical output force applied to fric ...
Heater and Air Conditioning Evaporator Case Replacement
Air Conditioning (A/C) Evaporator Case Assembly Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the instrument panel tie bar. Refer to Instrument Panel Tie
Bar Replacement.
Remove HVAC module. Refer to Hea ...
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