Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Exhaust Rear Muffler Replacement (LUV,LUW)
Special Tools
CH-6614 Chain Pipe Cutter
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
- Removal Procedure
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Warning:
Refer to Exhaust Service Warning.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Cut the exhaust rear muffler (2) with the CH-6614 pipe cutter at position (1).
- Remove the rear exhaust muffler (2) from the exhaust isolators (1).
- Sand smooth the front exhaust pipe for ease of installation.
- Installation Procedure
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- Install the new rear exhaust muffler (2) into the exhaust isolators.
- Position the exhaust front pipe (3) into the exhaust muffler clamp.
- Install the rear exhaust muffler (2) into the exhaust muffler clamp
and tighten the bolt (1) to 50 Y (37 lb ft)
.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Start the engine and check for exhaust leaks.
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution.
Note:
There are 3 different exhaust muffler clamps depending on the diameter of the exhaust pipe.
Exhaust Rear Muffler Heat Shield Replacement
Exhaust Rear Muffler Heat Shield Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Disconnect the exhaust system hangers ...
Fuel System
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Other materials:
Tire and Wheel Runout Specifications
Tire and Wheel Runout Specifications
Application
Specification
Metric
English
Tire and Wheel Assembly– Lateral and Radial
Off-Vehicle
1.27 mm
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Transmission Replacement (With 1.2L or 1.4L Engine)
Removal Procedure
Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement.
Without draining the coolant or removing the hoses, remove and position
aside the radiator surge tank. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Replacement.
Remove the transmission range selector lever cabl ...
Transmission Control Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the floor console. Refer to
Front Floor Console Replacement.
Lift both cable adjustment retainers (1), one for
each cable, to release the shift lever and selector lever cable.
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Pull the shift lever and selector lever cable ret ...
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