Chevrolet Trax: Engine coolant thermostat replacement (LUV, LUJ)
Removal Procedure
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
- Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct
Replacement .
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Fig. 63: Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Connector And Radiator Outlet Hose
- Remove the engine coolant temperature sensor connector (1).
- Disconnect the radiator outlet hose connector (2) from the engine
coolant thermostat and reposition. Refer
to Radiator Outlet Hose Connector Replacement - Engine Side (LUJ, LUV).
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Fig. 64: Thermostat, Water Inlet Pipe & Components
- Remove the water inlet pipe mounting fasteners (1).
- Remove the water inlet seal (3) and discard.
- Remove the thermostat (4).
Installation Procedure
- Clean the sealing surface.
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Fig. 65: Thermostat, Water Inlet Pipe & Components
- Install the engine thermostat (4) into the water inlet pipe (2) with a
NEW seal (3).
- Tighten the water inlet pipe mounting fasteners (1) to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
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Fig. 66: Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Connector And Radiator Outlet Hose
- Install the radiator outlet hose connector (2) to the engine coolant
thermostat. Refer to Radiator Outlet
Hose Connector Replacement - Engine Side (LUJ, LUV).
- Connect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector (1).
- Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct
Replacement .
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
- After repairs, inspect cooling system for leaks.
ENGINE COOLANT AIR BLEED HOSE REPLACEMENT (2H0)
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Fig. 67: Engine Coolant Air Bleed Hose (2HO)
Engine Coolant Air Bleed Hose Replacement (2H0)
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ENGINE COOLANT AIR BLEED HOSE REPLACEMENT (LUJ, LUV)
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Fig. 68: Engine Coolant Air Bleed Hose (LUV)
Engine Coolant Air Bleed Hose Replacement (LUJ, LUV)
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Removal Procedure
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Disconnection and
Connection .
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GENERAL PLASTIC REPAIR
WARNING:
In order to reduce the risk of personal injury when exposed to toxic
fumes
while grinding, cutting, or applying repair material on any type of sheet
molded compound or RIM rigid plastic, observe the following guidelines:
Work in a properly ventilated area
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Diagnostic Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this
diagnostic procedure.
Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic
approach.
Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each
diagnostic category.
DTC Descriptors
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