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:
Lap-Shoulder Belt
All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt.
The following instructions explain how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly.
1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is adjustable, so you can sit up straight. To
see how, see “Seats” in the Index.
2. Pick up the latch plate and pull ...
Front Seat Belt Anchor Plate Tensioner Cover Replacement (4 Way)
Front Seat Belt Anchor Plate Tensioner Cover Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Driver or Passenger Seat Belt Tensioner Cover
Procedure
Remove the tensioner cover by pushing downward on the rear and center
o ...
Manual Transmission Shift Lever and Selector Lever Cable Adjustment
Remove the floor console. Refer to
Front Floor Console Replacement.
Lift upward and disengage (do not remove) both cable lock
adjusters (1) to release the internal cable assembly, one for each side.
Block the shift control housing, push the selector lever ( ...
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