Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Exhaust Manifold Installation
- Clean the exhaust manifold sealing surface.
- Install a NEW exhaust manifold gasket (1) to the cylinder head.
- Install the exhaust manifold (3) and tighten the NEW nuts (4) to 20 Y (15 lb ft)
.
- Install the 2 exhaust manifold bracket bolts (2) to 20 Y (15 lb ft)
.
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution.
Caution:
Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution.
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement (LUW)
Catalytic Converter Heat Shield Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Warning: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning.
Prelimin ...
Exhaust Manifold Removal
Remove the 9 exhaust manifold nuts (4).
Remove the 2 exhaust manifold bolts (2)
Remove the exhaust manifold (3) and gasket (1).
Clean all of the g ...
Other materials:
Remote Vehicle Start
If equipped, this feature allows the engine to be started from outside the vehicle.
(Remote Vehicle Start): This button
will be on the RKE transmitter if the vehicle has remote start.
The climate control system will use the previous settings during a remote start.
The rear defog may come on d ...
Cylinder Head Removal
Loosen the 12 cylinder head bolts in the sequence as shown. Use the following
procedure:
Loosen the cylinder head bolts 90 degrees.
Loosen the cylinder head bolts 180 degrees.
Note: Do not damage the guide sleeves (4) and (5).
R ...
Timing Belt Rear Cover Replacement
Timing Belt Rear Cover Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the camshaft sprocket. Refer to Camshaft Sprocket Replacement
1
Timing Belt Rear Cover Fastener (Qty ...
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