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:
Liftgate Replacement
Liftgate Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Disconnect the liftgate struts. Refer to Liftgate Strut Replacement.
Remove the body lock pillar upper trim. Refe ...
Instrument Panel Lower Compartment Replacement
Instrument Panel Lower Compartment Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Open the instrument panel lower compartment to the full open position.
Disconnect the instrument panel compartment dampener from t ...
Drive Range, Third Gear (Gen 1)
As vehicle speed increases and operating conditions become appropriate, the transmission
control module (TCM) processes input signals from the automatic transmission input
and output speed sensors, the throttle position sensor and other vehicle sensors
to determine the precise moment to comman ...
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