Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Exhaust Rear Muffler Replacement (LUV,LUW)
Special Tools
CH-6614 Chain Pipe Cutter
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
- Removal Procedure
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Warning:
Refer to Exhaust Service Warning.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Cut the exhaust rear muffler (2) with the CH-6614 pipe cutter at position (1).
- Remove the rear exhaust muffler (2) from the exhaust isolators (1).
- Sand smooth the front exhaust pipe for ease of installation.
- Installation Procedure
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- Install the new rear exhaust muffler (2) into the exhaust isolators.
- Position the exhaust front pipe (3) into the exhaust muffler clamp.
- Install the rear exhaust muffler (2) into the exhaust muffler clamp
and tighten the bolt (1) to 50 Y (37 lb ft)
.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Start the engine and check for exhaust leaks.
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution.
Note:
There are 3 different exhaust muffler clamps depending on the diameter of the exhaust pipe.
Exhaust Rear Muffler Heat Shield Replacement
Exhaust Rear Muffler Heat Shield Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Disconnect the exhaust system hangers ...
Fuel System
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Other materials:
Rear Window Wiper Motor Replacement (Hatchback)
Rear Window Wiper Motor Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Open and support the liftgate assembly.
Remove the rear window wiper arm assembly. Refer to Rear Window
Wiper Arm Replacement.
Remove th ...
Throttle Body Inspection and Cleaning
Note: Over extended time and mileage, deposits may accumulate on the
back of the throttle valve plate. The source of the deposit is exhaust gas.
Typically these deposits pose no problem. Occasionally the deposit may accumulate
to a point where perceived pedal effort or throttle valve mov ...
Park - Engine Running (Gen 2)
When the gear selector lever is in the Park (P) position, fluid is drawn into
the pump through the transmission fluid filter assembly. Line pressure is then directed
to the following valves:
Fluid Pressure Directed in Preparation
for a Shift
Manual Valve
Mechanically controlled ...
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