Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Turbocharger Oil Return Pipe Replacement
- Removal procedure
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- Remove the drivetrain and front suspension frame skid plate, if equipped. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Skid Plate Replacement.
- Remove the 2 turbocharger oil return pipe bolts (1).
- Place a drain pan below the vehicle.
- Release the turbocharger oil return pipe connector (4) and disconnect the turbocharger oil return pipe from the engine block.
- Remove the turbocharger oil return pipe (2) and the gasket (3).
Note:
Simplified Graphic. DO NOT remove the warm up three way catalytic converter.
- Installation Procedure
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- Clean the sealing surfaces.
- Install the turbocharger oil return pipe (2) in compound with a NEW gasket (3) and connect to the engine block.
- Install the 2 turbocharger oil return pipe bolts (1) and tighten to
8 Y (71 lb in)
.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Check engine oil level.
- Install the drivetrain and front suspension frame skid plate, if equipped. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Skid Plate Replacement.
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution.
Turbocharger Oil Feed Pipe Replacement
Removal Procedure
Open the hood.
Disconnect battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection
and Connection.
Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer ...
Turbocharger Removal
Special Tool
EN-49942 Holding Wrench
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Install the EN-49942 holding wrench (2) to the turbocharger coolant
feed pipe. Guid ...
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Coolant System Flushing
Note:
Do not use a chemical flush.
Store used coolant in the proper manner, such as in a used engine coolant
holding tank.
Do not pour used coolant down a drain. Ethylene glycol antifreeze is
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Case Porosity Repair
Some external leaks are caused by case porosity in non-pressurized areas.
Thoroughly clean the area to be repaired with a cleaning
solvent. Air dry the area.
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