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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Radio Controls with Touchscreen
Audio Source Menu VOL (Volume): Press to increase or decrease the volume. (Power): Press and hold to turn the system on and off. (Home Page): Press to enter the Home Page. ...

Braking
Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time. Average driver reaction time is about three-quarters of a second. In that time, a vehicle moving at 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20m (66 ft), which co ...

Tires and Wheels Description and Operation (Tire Identification)
Identification Accessory and warranty replacement must use TPC spec tires. An outboard orientation stripe is added to the tread surface, with an offset toward the outboard tire face. All GM approved tires (Production, Service and Accessory) have a TPC (Tire Performance C ...

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