2009 PONTIAC VIBE Service Repair Manual

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| Vibe (VIN S) Service Manual | Engine | Engine Cooling | Specifications | Document ID: 2048058

Fastener Tightening Specifications Specification Application

Metric

English

13 N·m

9 lb in

Radiator Fan To Fan Motor Bolts

6 N·m

53 lb in

Radiator Fan To Fan Shroud Assembly Bolts

3 N·m

34 lb in

Radiator Fan Blade Nut

6 N·m

53 lb in

Radiator Upper Support Bracket Bolts

19 N·m

14 lb ft

Thermostat Housing Nuts

10 N·m

7 lb ft

Water Pump Bolts - 2.4L

9 N·m

80 lb in

Radiator Drain Plug

Water Pump Bolts - 1.8L l

Bolt 1

26 N·m

19 lb ft

l

Bolt 2

24 N·m

18 lb ft

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| Vibe (VIN S) Service Manual | Engine | Engine Cooling | Repair Instructions | Document ID: 2047598

Cooling System Draining and Filling

Note: Do not loosen the lower radiator drain cock plug while the engine and radiator are still hot. Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.

Note: Collect the coolant in a container and dispose of it according to the regulations in your area.

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Loosen the lower radiator drain cock plug (3).

Remove the radiator cap (1).

Loosen the cylinder block drain cock plug (4).

Install the lower radiator drain cock plug and allow the engine and radiator to drain correctly.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

5. Install the cylinder block drain cock plug.

Tighten Tighten the bolts to 13 N·m (9 lb ft).

6. Loosen the upper radiator drain cock plug.

7. Slowly fill the radiator with DEX-COOL®.

Note: Never use water as a substitute for engine coolant.

Note: In order to avoid damage to the engine cooling system and other technical problems, only use DEX-COOL® or similar high quality ethylene glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology (coolant with © 2010 General Motors Corporation. All rights reserved.

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long-life hybrid organic acid technology consists of a combination of low phosphates and organic acids).

8. Squeeze the inlet and outlet radiator hoses several times by hand and then check the level of the coolant.

If the coolant level is low, add coolant.

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Tighten the upper radiator drain cock plug.

Slowly pour coolant into the radiator reservoir tank until it reaches the FULL line.

Install the radiator cap sub-assembly and reservoir tank cap.

Start the engine and warm it up.

Bleed the air from the cooling system. • Before starting the engine, turn the A/C switch off. • Adjust the air conditioning temperature setting to MAX (HOT). • Adjust the air conditioning blower setting to LO. Note: Wear protective gloves. Be careful as the radiator hoses are hot. Keep your hands away from the radiator fan.

14. Warm up the engine until the thermostat opens. While the thermostat is open, allow the coolant to circulate for several minutes.

Thermostat opening timing can be determined by squeezing the inlet radiator hose and sensing vibrations when the engine coolant starts to flow inside the hose.

15. Stop the engine and wait until the engine coolant cools down.

16. Add engine coolant to the FULL line on the radiator reservoir.

17. Inspect for coolant leaks.

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| Vibe (VIN S) Service Manual | Engine | Engine Cooling | Repair Instructions | Document ID: 2047613

Coolant Pump Replacement (2.4L) Special Tools EN 46104 Water Pump Pulley Holding Tool

Inspection Procedure 1. Remove the radiator surge tank assembly. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Replacement.

2. Remove the generator assembly. Refer to Generator Replacement.

3. Remove the right engine mounting insulator subassembly. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement.

4. Remove water pump pulley. Refer to Coolant Pump Replacement.

5. Inspect water pump assembly.

6. Visually check the drain hole (2) and air hole for coolant leakage.

If leakage is found, replace the water pump assembly.

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7. Turn the pulley, and then check that the water pump bearing moves smoothly without making a "click" sound.

If it does not move smoothly, replace the water pump assembly.

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water pump pulley. right engine mounting insulator subassembly. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement. generator assembly. Refer to Generator Replacement. radiator surge tank assembly. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Replacement.

Removal Procedure Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.

1. Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.

2. Remove the left engine under cover.

3. Remove the right engine under cover.

4. Drain the engine coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.

5. Separate the radiator reserve tank assembly. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Replacement.

6. Remove the v-ribbed belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.

7. Remove the generator assembly. Refer to Generator Replacement.

8. Remove the right engine mounting insulator subassembly. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement.

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9. Using EN 46104 , remove the 4 bolts (1, 2, 3, 4) and water pump pulley.

10. Remove the clamp (1) of the crankshaft position sensor from the water pump.

11. Disconnect the wire of the crankshaft position sensor from the clamp bracket.

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12. Remove the 4 bolts (1,2, 5, 6), 2 nuts (4, 7) and the clamp bracket.

Note: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

13. Using a screwdriver, pry between the water pump and cylinder block, and then remove the water pump.

Installation Procedure 1. Remove any old gasket sealer material from the contact surface.

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Note: • Remove any oil from the contact surface. • The parts must be set within 3 minutes after applying sealant. Otherwise, the material must be removed and reapplied.

2. Apply a continuous line of Three Bond 1217B (1) or equivalent, GM part number 12378521 (Canadian part number 88901148).

Specification Standard Seal Diameter: 2.2 to 2.5 mm (0.0866 to 0.0984 in) Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

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3. Install the water pump and the clamp bracket with the 4 bolts (1, 2, 5, 6) and the 2 nuts (4, 7). Tighten the bolts to 9.0 N¡m (80 lb in).

4. Confirm that the wire harness of the crankshaft position sensor is secured to the wire harness clamp bracket (1) through the back of the rib of the timing chain cover.

5. Install the wire harness clamp.

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Install the water pump pulley with the 4 bolts (2, 3, 4, 5) and tighten to 26 N¡m (19 lb ft).

Install the right engine mounting insulator subassembly. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement.

Install the generator assembly. Refer to Generator Replacement.

Install the v-ribbed belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.

Install the radiator reserve tank assembly. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Replacement.

Connect the cable to negative battery terminal.

Add the engine coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.

Inspect for coolant leaks. Refer to Cooling System Leak Testing.

Inspect the reservoir tank engine coolant level.

Install the right engine under cover.

Install the left engine under cover.

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| Vibe (VIN S) Service Manual | Engine | Engine Cooling | Repair Instructions | Document ID: 2047628

Coolant Pump Replacement (1.8L) Inspection Procedure

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Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement.

Remove the right engine under cover.

Remove the v-ribbed belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.

Inspect water pump assembly.

Turn the pulley and check that the water pump bearing moves smoothly and quietly.

If necessary, replace the water pump assembly.

6. Make sure that there are no drops of coolant on the water pump housing.

If necessary, replace the water pump assembly.

7. Install the v-ribbed belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.

8. Install the right engine under cover.

9. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement.

Removal Procedure Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.

1. Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection 2. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement.

3. Remove the right engine under cover.

System Draining and Filling.

4. Drain the engine coolant.

Refer to Cooling Š 2010 General Motors Corporation.

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5. Remove the v-ribbed belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.

6. Remove the generator assembly. Refer to Generator Replacement.

7. Remove the 5 bolts (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) and water pump assembly from the timing chain cover.

8. Remove the water pump gasket (1) from the timing chain cover.

Installation Procedure

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