Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Exhaust Manifold with Catalytic Converter Replacement (LUW)

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Exhaust Manifold with Catalytic Converter Replacement
Callout	Component Name
Warning: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning. Warning: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning. Preliminary Procedure Remove the catalytic converter heat shield. Refer to Catalytic Converter Heat Shield Replacement. Remove the exhaust front pipe. Refer to Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement.
1	Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Nut (Qty: 9) Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution. Tighten 15 Y (11 lb ft)
2	Exhaust Manifold Gasket
3	Exhaust Manifold Brace Bolt (Qty: 4) Tighten 20 Y (15 lb ft)
4	Exhaust Manifold Brace
5	Exhaust Manifold with Catalytic Converter Procedure Disconnect the temperature sensor and transfer parts if replacing the exhaust manifold with catalytic converter. Clean the sealing surfaces. Replace the exhaust gasket with a NEW gasket. Replace the exhaust manifold nuts with NEW nuts.

Catalytic Converter Replacement (LUV)

Removal Procedure Warning: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning. Warning: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer to ...

Warm Up Three-Way Catalytic Converter Installation

Install the warm up three way catalytic converter (5) to the brackets and the turbocharger. Use a NEW warm up three way catalytic converter seal (2). Note: Never re-us ...

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Aluminum Wheel Porosity Repair
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation. Inflate the tire to the manufacturer specified pressure as stated on the tire. Submerge the tire/wheel into a water bath in order t ...

Drive Range, Fifth Gear Default (Gen 1)
If the transmission encounters an electrical component malfunction, the transmission will default to Fifth gear. All solenoids will default to their normal state. If the torque converter clutch is applied, it will release. The transmission will remain in Drive Range?Fifth Gear Default until th ...

Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill
Draining Procedure Note: The fluid check bolt at the front of the transmission may not be opened. The transmission fluid drained out during the pre-delivery inspection may be re-used. New transmission fluid must be used during servicing work. The transmis ...

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