Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LUV,LUW)
- Removal Procedure
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Warning:
Refer to Exhaust Service Warning.
- Remove the drivetrain and front suspension frame skid plate. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Skid Plate Replacement.
- Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor-2. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Sensor 2.
- Remove the 3–way catalytic converter fasteners (1) and disconnect the 3-way catalytic converter (4) from the front pipe.
- Discard the exhaust gasket (2).
- Remove the exhaust front pipe (3) to the catalytic converter fasteners (1).
- Remove the front pipe (3) from the catalytic converter and discard the exhaust gasket (2).
- Installation Procedure
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- Install a NEW gasket (2) to the exhaust front pipe.
- Install the 3-way catalytic converter (4) to the exhaust isolators (3)
and tighten the fasteners (1) to 17 Y (13 lb ft)
.
- Position the exhaust front pipe (3) to the catalytic converter with a NEW gasket (2).
- Install the exhaust front pipe fasteners (1) to the catalytic converter
and tighten to 20 Y (15 lb ft)
.
- Connect the heated oxygen sensor-2. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Sensor 2.
- Install the drivetrain and front suspension frame skid plate. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Skid Plate Replacement.
- Start the engine and check for exhaust leaks.
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution.
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 ...
Exhaust Rear Muffler Heat Shield Replacement
Exhaust Rear Muffler Heat Shield Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Disconnect the exhaust system hangers ...
Other materials:
Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Passenger Seat)
This vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing
child restraint. See Where to Put the Restraint.
In addition, the vehicle has a passenger sensing system which is designed to
turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag under certain
co ...
Front Upper Grille Replacement
Front Upper Grille Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.
1
Radiator Upper Grille Assembly Screw (Qty:? ...
Center Pillar Reinforcement Replacement
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair
Warning.
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning.
Note: The center pillar upper stiffener is made of Dual Phase
Steel and should be replaced only at ...
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