Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LUV,LUW)
- Removal Procedure
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Warning:
Refer to Exhaust Service Warning.
- Remove the drivetrain and front suspension frame skid plate. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Skid Plate Replacement.
- Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor-2. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Sensor 2.
- Remove the 3–way catalytic converter fasteners (1) and disconnect the 3-way catalytic converter (4) from the front pipe.
- Discard the exhaust gasket (2).
- Remove the exhaust front pipe (3) to the catalytic converter fasteners (1).
- Remove the front pipe (3) from the catalytic converter and discard the exhaust gasket (2).
- Installation Procedure
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- Install a NEW gasket (2) to the exhaust front pipe.
- Install the 3-way catalytic converter (4) to the exhaust isolators (3)
and tighten the fasteners (1) to 17 Y (13 lb ft)
.
- Position the exhaust front pipe (3) to the catalytic converter with a NEW gasket (2).
- Install the exhaust front pipe fasteners (1) to the catalytic converter
and tighten to 20 Y (15 lb ft)
.
- Connect the heated oxygen sensor-2. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Sensor 2.
- Install the drivetrain and front suspension frame skid plate. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Skid Plate Replacement.
- Start the engine and check for exhaust leaks.
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution.
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 ...
Exhaust Rear Muffler Heat Shield Replacement
Exhaust Rear Muffler Heat Shield Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Disconnect the exhaust system hangers ...
Other materials:
Front Bumper Fascia Replacement
Front Bumper Fascia Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the radiator opening upper cover. Refer to Front Opening
Upper Cover Replacement.
Remove the front bumper opening lower cover. Refer to ...
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Sedan without Sunroof)
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Warning: Do not attempt to repair or alter the head impact
energy-absorbing material glued to the headliner or to the garnish trims.
If the material is damaged ...
Timing Belt Removal
Special Tools
EN-6333 Locking Pin
EN-6340 Locking Tool
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Note: The timing belt drive gear and oil pump housing must align.
Turn the crankshaft in the direction of engine rotation, by the crankshaft
balancer bolt ...
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