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:
Turning the Systems Off and On
The button for TCS and StabiliTrak is on the center console.
Caution
Do not repeatedly brake or accelerate heavily when TCS is off. The vehicle
driveline could be damaged.
To turn off only TCS, press and release the
button. The traction off light
displays in the instrument cluster.
To tu ...
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
Warning
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to move. You or others
could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front
of the vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at
once should the vehicle begin to move.
Park ...
Body Panel Paint Protector Replacement (VGC)
The paint protective film and vehicle surface temperature should be 13?€“32?°C
(55?€“90?°F) for best results.
Automatic car washes should be avoided for at least 24?€‰hours after the
paint protective film application.
Wipe the vehicle surface with isopropyl alcohol or fl ...
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