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Chevrolet Trax: Engine coolant thermostat housing replacement (2H0, LDE)

Chevrolet Trax (2013-2022) Workshop Manual / Engine / Engine Heating and Cooling / Engine Heating and Cooling - Repair instructions / Engine coolant thermostat housing replacement (2H0, LDE)

Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Caution

  1. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.

Fig. 43: Engine Wiring Harness Connector And Retainers
Fig. 43: Engine Wiring Harness Connector And Retainers

  1. Disconnect the engine harness connector (1) and harness fasteners (2) from the engine harness bracket, attached to the thermostat housing.

Fig. 44: Wiring Harness Bracket And Nut
Fig. 44: Wiring Harness Bracket And Nut

  1. Disconnect the throttle body heater inlet hose (1) and the electrical connectors (2) to the thermostat housing.
  2. Remove the engine harness bracket nut (3) and bracket (4) from the thermostat housing.

Fig. 45: Thermostat Heating Element Sensor & Radiator Inlet Hose
Fig. 45: Thermostat Heating Element Sensor & Radiator Inlet Hose

  1. Remove the radiator inlet hose (2) to the engine coolant thermostat housing.
  2. Remove the heater outlet hose from the engine coolant thermostat housing. Refer to Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (2H0) .
  3. Remove the heater inlet hose from the engine coolant thermostat housing. Refer to Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (2H0) .

Fig. 46: Identifying Engine Oil Cooler Outlet Pipe And Bolts
Fig. 46: Identifying Engine Oil Cooler Outlet Pipe And Bolts

  1. Remove the engine oil cooler outlet pipe bolts (1).
  2. Remove the engine oil cooler outlet pipe (2) from the engine coolant thermostat housing.

Fig. 47: Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing, Seal And Mounting Bolts
Fig. 47: Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing, Seal And Mounting Bolts

  1. Remove the engine coolant thermostat housing mounting bolts (1) and discard the seal (2).
  2. Remove the engine coolant thermostat housing (3) from the engine.

Installation Procedure

  1. Clean the sealing surface.

Fig. 48: Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing, Seal And Mounting Bolts
Fig. 48: Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing, Seal And Mounting Bolts

  1. Install a NEW engine coolant thermostat housing seal (2).
  2. Loosely install the engine coolant thermostat housing mounting bolts (1).

Fig. 49: Identifying Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Bolts Tightening Sequence
Fig. 49: Identifying Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Bolts Tightening Sequence

CAUTION: Following the proper fastener tightening sequence and torque is essential. Failure to do so may fracture the thermostat housing.

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution

  1. Tighten the 4 engine coolant thermostat housing bolts to 8 N.m (71 lb in) in sequence (1-2-3-4).

Fig. 50: Identifying Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Connector, Engine Oil Cooler Pipe And
Fig. 50: Identifying Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Connector, Engine Oil Cooler Pipe And Thermostat Housing

  1. Install NEW engine oil cooler pipe seals (4, 7).

NOTE: Push the engine oil cooler pipe into the engine oil cooler.

  1. Install the engine oil cooler pipe (5).
  2. Install the 2 engine oil cooler pipe bolts (6) and tighten to 8 N.m (71 lb in).
  3. Install the heater inlet hose to the engine coolant thermostat housing. Refer to Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (2H0) .
  4. Install the heater outlet hose to the engine coolant thermostat housing. Refer to Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (2H0) .

Fig. 51: Wiring Harness Bracket And Nut
Fig. 51: Wiring Harness Bracket And Nut

  1. Connect the electrical connectors (2) to the engine coolant thermostat housing.
  2. Install the throttle body heater inlet hose (1) to the engine coolant thermostat housing.
  3. Install the engine coolant thermostat housing bracket (4) and nut (3) and tighten to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

Fig. 52: Thermostat Heating Element Sensor & Radiator Inlet Hose
Fig. 52: Thermostat Heating Element Sensor & Radiator Inlet Hose

  1. Install the radiator inlet hose (2) to the engine coolant thermostat housing.
  2. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
  3. Install the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
  4. Start the engine and check for coolant leaks.

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