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:
Vehicle Load Limits
It is very important to know how much weight the vehicle can carry. This weight
is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants,
cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options. Two labels on the vehicle show how
much weight it may properly carry: the Tire and Loadin ...
Rear Seat Shoulder Belt Guide Opening Bezel Replacement
Rear Seat Shoulder Belt Guide Opening Bezel Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Rear Seat Shoulder Belt Opening Bezel
Procedure
Push inward and upward from the front of the bezel to release from the
seat back ...
Exhaust Camshaft Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the camshaft intake and exhaust sprocket. Refer to Camshaft Intake
and Exhaust Sprocket Replacement.
Remove and DISCARD the camshaft sprocket bolts (2) and the camshaft
position exciter wheels (1).
Allow the both camshaft ...
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