Chevy Volt 1st gen 2011-2015 - Electronics , Battery and ICE Coolant Drain and Fill Procedure

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Park outside and have homelink? Have it powered by Aux and not battery to help impede thieves, doc on howto is linked in the video description showing it operating.
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-Thanks to Nick and Brian at FB Chevy Volt DIY repair and modding group
-Please be safe for yourself and others with COVID at this time.
-Estimated time between 2.5 and 4.5 Hours with Right Equipment

DISCLAIMER: Follow at your Own Risk. I am not responsible for your actions.
DANGER: Coolant is poison and tastes sweet - Clean spills and keep away from children/animals
DANGER: Hot coolant may scald - do not work on hot system
DANGER: Jacked vehicle can fall and crush - properly secure vehicle when raised
DANGER: High Voltage can Kill - Follow best safety practices and use proper PPE
WARNING: Air Pockets in loops may cause failure - Use proper tools & procedure to preclude this
WARNING: Coolant cannot contain ions in Battery/Electronics loop - Use proper premix or DI (Not Distilled Water)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
0:30 DANGERS/WARNINGS/DISCLAIMER
1:08 Introduction
5:18 Tools and Materials List
10:23 Electronics/Drive Coolant Loop
#1.1 10:33 Jack up left side/Remove Tire
#1.2 15:06 Remove Liner
#1.3 20:13 Disconnect and Drain
#1.4 26:08 Reconnect Hose and Well Cover
#1.5 29:31 Vacuum Fill
34:35 Battery Coolant Loop
#2.1 34:44 Jack/Remove Well Liner/Drain Batt Radiator
#2.2 39:23 Drain Rear & Tilt Vehicle
#2.3 44:45 Replace Battery Coolant Connectors
#2.4 45:47 Battery Vacuum Fill
55:22 ICE Coolant Loop
#3.1 55:32 Drain Pump and Thermostat (Radiator)
#3.2 1:00:43 Drain Radiator Bottom with Transfer Pump
#3.3 1:07:36 Vac and Fill
#3.4 1:13:14 Run Engine and Pumps

PARTS LIST
3 Gallons of ACDelco 50/50 Coolant 10-5027 (12378390), buy mine! https://offerup.co/9mMdN7zQndb
Coolant Collection Container
Floor Jack/Jack Stand/Wheel Chocks
19 mm Socket/Torque & Lug Wrench (tires 95 nm spec)
Vacuum Purge and Refill Kit
Shop Air Supply for Purge Kit
Splicing Tape to Improve Vacuum Seal
Hose Clamp Wrench
T-15 and T-30 Torx Drivers
7,8 and 10 mm (deep) socket wrenches
Flathead screwdriver
Needle nose pliers
Plastic Pry Tool
Multi Use Transfer Pump (or Vacuum pump)
GDS2 Interface (such as VCX Nano)
AGM Battery Tender/Maintainer
Safety Glasses, Barrier Gloves & PPE
Shop Towels, Absorbent (Kitty Litter) and Cleaner (GOOP)
Flashlight
Magnetic Dish

NOTES/ERRORS:
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