Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Exhaust Manifold with Catalytic Converter Replacement (LUW)

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Exhaust Manifold with Catalytic Converter Replacement
Callout	Component Name
Warning: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning. Warning: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning. Preliminary Procedure Remove the catalytic converter heat shield. Refer to Catalytic Converter Heat Shield Replacement. Remove the exhaust front pipe. Refer to Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement.
1	Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Nut (Qty: 9) Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution. Tighten 15 Y (11 lb ft)
2	Exhaust Manifold Gasket
3	Exhaust Manifold Brace Bolt (Qty: 4) Tighten 20 Y (15 lb ft)
4	Exhaust Manifold Brace
5	Exhaust Manifold with Catalytic Converter Procedure Disconnect the temperature sensor and transfer parts if replacing the exhaust manifold with catalytic converter. Clean the sealing surfaces. Replace the exhaust gasket with a NEW gasket. Replace the exhaust manifold nuts with NEW nuts.

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 ...

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 ...

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Dolly Towing from the Front
The vehicle can be towed from the front using a dolly. To tow the vehicle using a dolly, follow these steps: 1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer's instructions. 2. Drive the front wheels onto the dolly. 3. Put an automatic transmission in P (Park) or a ...

Oil Pan Replacement
Special Tools EN-49980 Guidance Pins For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Removal Procedure Remove the right front wheelhouse liner extension. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Inner Front Extension Replacement. Remove the oil filter and drain the engine oi ...

Knock Sensor Replacement
Knock Sensor Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedures Disconnect battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to ...

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