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 .
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).
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.
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).
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)
Fig. 67: Engine Coolant Air Bleed Hose (2HO)
Engine Coolant Air Bleed Hose Replacement (2H0)
ENGINE COOLANT AIR BLEED HOSE REPLACEMENT (LUJ, LUV)
Fig. 68: Engine Coolant Air Bleed Hose (LUV)
Engine Coolant Air Bleed Hose Replacement (LUJ, LUV)
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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
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
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SPECIFICATIONS
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Fastener Tightening Specifications
SCHEMATIC WIRING DIAGRAMS
ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WIRING SCHEMATICS (ENCORE)
Module Power, Ground and Subsystem References
Fig. 1: Module Power, Ground and Subsystem References
Wheel Speed Sensors
Fig. 2: Wheel
DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX
DTC P0502 OR P0503: VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR (VSS)
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