Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Exhaust Manifold Installation
- Clean the exhaust manifold sealing surface.
- Install a NEW exhaust manifold gasket (1) to the cylinder head.
- Install the exhaust manifold (3) and tighten the NEW nuts (4) to 20 Y (15 lb ft)
.
- Install the 2 exhaust manifold bracket bolts (2) to 20 Y (15 lb ft)
.
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution.
Caution:
Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution.
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement (LUW)
Catalytic Converter Heat Shield Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Warning: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning.
Prelimin ...
Exhaust Manifold Removal
Remove the 9 exhaust manifold nuts (4).
Remove the 2 exhaust manifold bolts (2)
Remove the exhaust manifold (3) and gasket (1).
Clean all of the g ...
Other materials:
Rocking the Vehicle to Get it Out
Turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels.
Turn off any traction system. Shift back and forth between R (Reverse) and a low
forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible. To prevent transmission
wear, wait until the wheels stop spinning before s ...
Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement
Special Tools
EN-45059 Angle Meter
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Support the radiator and condenser from above using the upper brackets
on each side.
Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Re ...
Range Selector Lever Cable Bracket Replacement
Removal Procedure
Set the park brake and chock the wheels.
Disconnect the range selector cable end (1) from the
range selector lever.
Disconnect the range selector cable (2) from the range
selector cable bracket.
Remove the transmission rang ...
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