2013 Chevy sonic thermostat housing removal

How to remove Chevy sonic thermostat housing. drain the antifreeze through the radiator drain plug located at the bottom passenger side
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[@matthewmurillo3990]

Absolute gem right here. Just replaced mine tonight. Thank you sir!

[@BrianBalatbat]

Awesome! And no problem.

[@dinglespeed2]

Thank you for this. What was the problem with the metal thermostat housing? If it failed, how long did it last until it failed?

[@john-cx7nt]

Thanks for the video. I bought the part from amazon and the throttle body hose. But I think I kinked the throttle body hose when installing it. I have no heat and the thermostat housing is leaking at the front where the steel pipe connects with 2 bolts. This is for a 2013 sonic 1.4 litre. I let it idle for around 15 minutes w/ cap off. All other coolant hoses are fine. Another you tube video recommended putting some ETF sealant. What am I doing wrong? Thanks, Jack

[@wilhelmeggers]

will it matter if the thermostat electrical connector is on the side and not on top after replacement?

[@theclephane2914]

You took all of it off and then said, Just disconnect this. BUT how are they unlocked?

[@garrettmoore9073]

Is this a 1.8?

[@theclephane2914]

How did you get the electric connectors disconnected?

[@philipcutter9092]

I used Pliers

[@jaymefrancis4577]

That house that’s leaking ... what is it called and can you do a video of how you did ot

[@BrianBalatbat]

Jayme Francis it’s called thermostat housing. The video shows how to replace it.

[@Warbler36]

Do you have a part number for the thermostat housing?

[@BrianBalatbat]

Sorry I do not have the part number but it was from advance auto parts.

[@oscarmartinez9755]

What do you call the PVC valve that connects to the little pipe that sits on top of the housing. I broke it it was so cracked and brittle. It's from the heater hose that goes all around the engine

[@NightHawk8667]

Throttle body heater hose inlet pipe

[@leo19751984]

My mechanic broke it when replacing it, he didn’t tell me about it so I was leaking coolant all over for about a month. I finally went to the dealership and got the whole part (hose and valed built into it) for around 35 bucks. Replacing it is a bit hard, it goes all around the back of the engine, you will need to remove the air filter system all together.

[@daddyd2924]

Why did you remove the bolts from underneath? Those aren't connected to anything to do with the thermostat

[@joshfreeman9011]

Bolts are connected to the entire housing for the thermostat

[@tweuia6077]

Where did you purchase your heater hose connector ??

[@BrianBalatbat]

YRS_Stuart I got it from advance auto parts they orders from world pac

[@jarrelljohnson7345]

@@BrianBalatbat will that stop the heater hose from leaking

[@curiousmama6209]

Hi Brian, are you in Orange County? Need your help/service.

[@BrianBalatbat]

Hi, sorry I’m in Atlanta. What questions do you have?

[@stavi82]

I hate this damn car

[@codymorgan9512]

So I’m confused… this isn’t the same part that I have on my 2013 Chevy Sonic. Ugh omg man I am screwed lol

[@BrianBalatbat]

Is yours a 1.8 or 1.4?

[@codymorgan9512]

@@BrianBalatbat it is a 1.4

[@codymorgan9512]

@@BrianBalatbat what is your email?

[@SkategardenInc]

Doesn’t show how to remove electrical plugs