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.

Catalytic Converter Replacement (LUV)

Removal Procedure Warning: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning. Warning: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer to ...

Warm Up Three-Way Catalytic Converter Installation

Install the warm up three way catalytic converter (5) to the brackets and the turbocharger. Use a NEW warm up three way catalytic converter seal (2). Note: Never re-us ...

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Special Tools
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Liftgate Window Replacement
Special Tools BO-24402-A Glass Sealant Remover (Cold Knife) BO-39032 Stationary Glass Removal Tool Use an adhesive that is approved by GM For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools Removal Procedure Warning: Refer to Cracked Window Warning. Note ...

Brake Rotor Assembled Lateral Runout Correction
Note: Brake rotor thickness variation MUST be checked BEFORE checking for assembled lateral runout (LRO). Thickness variation exceeding the maximum acceptable level can cause brake pulsation. Refer to Brake Rotor Thickness Variation Measurement. Brake rotor assembled latera ...

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