Chevrolet Trax Owners & Service Manuals

Chevrolet Trax: Engine coolant thermostat replacement (LUV, LUJ)

Chevrolet Trax (2013-2022) Workshop Manual / Engine / Engine Heating and Cooling / Engine Heating and Cooling - Repair instructions / Engine coolant thermostat replacement (LUV, LUJ)

Removal Procedure

  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
  2. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .

Fig. 63: Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Connector And Radiator Outlet Hose
Fig. 63: Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Connector And Radiator Outlet Hose

  1. Remove the engine coolant temperature sensor connector (1).
  2. 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).

Fig. 64: Thermostat, Water Inlet Pipe & Components
Fig. 64: Thermostat, Water Inlet Pipe & Components

  1. Remove the water inlet pipe mounting fasteners (1).
  2. Remove the water inlet seal (3) and discard.
  3. Remove the thermostat (4).

Installation Procedure

  1. Clean the sealing surface.

Fig. 65: Thermostat, Water Inlet Pipe & Components
Fig. 65: Thermostat, Water Inlet Pipe & Components

  1. Install the engine thermostat (4) into the water inlet pipe (2) with a NEW seal (3).
  2. Tighten the water inlet pipe mounting fasteners (1) to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

Fig. 66: Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Connector And Radiator Outlet Hose
Fig. 66: Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Connector And Radiator Outlet Hose

  1. Install the radiator outlet hose connector (2) to the engine coolant thermostat. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Connector Replacement - Engine Side (LUJ, LUV).
  2. Connect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector (1).
  3. Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
  4. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
  5. After repairs, inspect cooling system for leaks.

ENGINE COOLANT AIR BLEED HOSE REPLACEMENT (2H0)

Fig. 67: Engine Coolant Air Bleed Hose (2HO)
Fig. 67: Engine Coolant Air Bleed Hose (2HO)

Engine Coolant Air Bleed Hose Replacement (2H0)

Engine Coolant Air Bleed Hose Replacement (2H0)

ENGINE COOLANT AIR BLEED HOSE REPLACEMENT (LUJ, LUV)

Fig. 68: Engine Coolant Air Bleed Hose (LUV)
Fig. 68: Engine Coolant Air Bleed Hose (LUV)

Engine Coolant Air Bleed Hose Replacement (LUJ, LUV)

Engine Coolant Air Bleed Hose Replacement (LUJ, LUV)

    READ NEXT:

     Water outlet replacement (LUJ, LUV)

    Removal Procedure Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling. Remove the charge air cooler outlet air hose from the throttle body. Refer to Charge Air Cooler Outlet A

     Radiator replacement  (LUJ, LUV)

    Removal Procedure Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection . Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement

     Engine Heating and Cooling - Description and operation

    SEE MORE:

     Safety Belts

    This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly. It also describes some things not to do with safety belts. Warning Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly. In a crash, if you or your passenger(s) are not wearing safety belts, injuries can be much wor

     Pictures and Movies (Picture System)

    The infotainment system can view picture files stored on a USB storage device and devices that support Media Transfer Protocol (MTP). Picture System Information Caution for Using Picture Files File size: JPG: Within 64 to 5,000 pixels (Width) and 64 to 5,000 pixels (Height). BMP, PNG, GIF: With

    © 2019-2026 Copyright www.chevtrax.com