Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Installation

Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection

Clean the exhaust manifold (1) in solvent. Warning: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage. Dry the exhaust manifold (1) with compressed air. An exhaus ...

Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Removal

Remove the 3 exhaust manifold heat shield bolts (1) and the washers. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield (2). ...

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What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
After the frontal airbags and seat-mounted side impact airbags inflate, they quickly deflate, so quickly that some people may not even realize an airbag inflated. Roof-rail airbags may still be at least partially inflated for some time after they inflate. Some components of the airbag module m ...

If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
Warning Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before yo ...

Exhaust Manifold Installation
Clean the exhaust manifold sealing surface. Install a NEW exhaust manifold gasket (1) to the cylinder head. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution. Caution: Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution. Install the exhaust manifold (3) and tighten the NEW nu ...