Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Catalytic Converter Replacement (LUV)
- Removal Procedure
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Warning:
Refer to Exhaust Service Warning.
Warning:
Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning.
- Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement.
- Remove the catalytic converter heated oxygen sensor - 1. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Sensor 1.
- Remove the catalytic converter to the turbocharger clamp fastener (1) and discard the clamp (2).
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the drivetrain and front suspension frame skid plate. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Skid Plate Replacement.
- Remove the exhaust front pipe fasteners (1) and discard the exhaust gasket (2).
- Remove the catalytic converter brace fasteners (1) from the catalytic converter brace (2).
- Remove the catalytic converter.
- Installation Procedure
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- Install the catalytic converter into the catalytic converter brace (2) and loosely tighten the fasteners (1).
- Install a NEW clamp into the position shown and loosely tighten the clamp fastener (1).
- Install the exhaust front pipe (3) to the catalytic converter with a
NEW gasket (2) and tighten the fasteners (1) to 22 Y (16 lb ft)
.
- Tighten the catalytic converter brace fasteners (1) to 22 Y (16 lb ft)
.
- Install the drivetrain and front suspension frame skid plate. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Skid Plate Replacement.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Tighten the turbocharge clamp fastener (1) to 13 Y (115 lb in)
.
- Install the exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement.
- Install the catalytic converter heated oxygen sensor - 1. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Sensor 1.
- Start the engine and check for exhaust leaks.
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution.
Catalytic Converter Heat Shield Replacement (LUV)
Catalytic Converter Heat Shield Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Warning: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning.
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Exhaust Manifold with Catalytic Converter Replacement (LUW)
Exhaust Manifold with Catalytic Converter Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Warning: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Wa ...
Other materials:
Vehicle Messages
DIC messages display when the status of the vehicle has changed and action may
be needed to correct the condition. Multiple messages appear one after another.
Press any of the DIC buttons on the turn signal lever to acknowledge and clear
them from the display. More urgent messages cannot be cle ...
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel
nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should be replaced.
If the wheel leaks air, replace it. Some aluminum wheels can be repaired. See your
dealer if any of these conditions exist.
Your d ...
Starter Replacement (LUW)
Removal Procedure
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable
Disconnection and Connection.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the drivetrain and front suspension frame skid plate. Refer to
Drivet ...
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