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.

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 ...

Clutch Actuator Cylinder Front Pipe Replacement

Removal Procedure Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement. Remove as much brake fluid out of brake fluid reservoir as possible. Unclip the clutch act ...

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Reduced Engine Power Light
The reduced engine power light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. This light, along with the malfunction indicator lamp, displays when a noticeable reduction in the vehicle's performance occurs. The vehicle c ...

Brake Pedal Position Sensor Calibration
Calibration Criteria Note: Do not apply the brake pedal during the brake pedal position sensor calibration procedure. Any movement of the brake pedal during this procedure will cause the calibration procedure to fail. If this occurs, the brake pedal position sensor calibrati ...

Throttle Body Installation
Install the throttle body (2) and a NEW throttle body seal ring (1). Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution. Install the 4 throttle body bolts (3) and tighten to 8 Y (71 lb in). ...

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