Chevrolet Trax: Exhaust front pipe replacement (LUV)
Removal Procedure
WARNING: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning .
WARNING: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning .
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
- Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor - position 2 from the exhaust front
pipe.
![Fig. 1: Catalytic Converter And Exhaust Front Pipe](images/manuals/4484/index212(10).gif)
Fig. 1: Catalytic Converter And Exhaust Front Pipe
- Remove the 2 fasteners (4) securing the warm up 3 way catalytic
converter (3) to the exhaust front pipe (5).
- Discard the exhaust front pipe gasket (2).
![Fig. 2: Catalytic Converter](images/manuals/4484/index213(10).gif)
Fig. 2: Catalytic Converter
- Remove the 3 fasteners (2) securing the exhaust front pipe (3) to the
catalytic converter.
- Discard the exhaust front pipe gasket (1).
- Remove the exhaust front pipe (3).
- If you are replacing the exhaust front pipe, transfer the heated oxygen
sensor.
Installation Procedure
![Fig. 3: Catalytic Converter](images/manuals/4484/index214(9).gif)
Fig. 3: Catalytic Converter
- Install the exhaust front pipe (3) to the catalytic converter with a NEW
gasket (1) and hand tighten the
fasteners (2).
![Fig. 4: Catalytic Converter And Exhaust Front Pipe](images/manuals/4484/index215(10).gif)
Fig. 4: Catalytic Converter And Exhaust Front Pipe
CAUTION: Refer to Flex Decoupler Caution .
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
- Install the exhaust front pipe (5) to the warm up 3 way
catalytic converter (3) with a NEW gasket (2) and
tighten the fasteners (4) to 17 (13 lb ft).
![Fig. 5: Catalytic Converter](images/manuals/4484/index216(9).gif)
Fig. 5: Catalytic Converter
- Tighten the exhaust front pipe fasteners (2) to 22 (16 lb ft).
- Connect the heated oxygen sensor - position 2 to the engine wiring
harness.
- Start the engine and check for exhaust leaks.
EXHAUST FRONT PIPE REPLACEMENT
Removal Procedure
WARNING: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning .
WARNING: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning .
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
- Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor - position 2 harness connector.
![Fig. 6: Muffler And Exhaust Pipe](images/manuals/4484/index217(9).gif)
Fig. 6: Muffler And Exhaust Pipe
NOTE: Do not twist or damage the flex coupling.
- Remove the 2 fasteners (3) securing the exhaust muffler (4) to the
exhaust front pipe (1).
- Discard the exhaust front pipe gasket (2).
![Fig. 7: Front Pipe Gasket And Fasteners](images/manuals/4484/index218(9).gif)
Fig. 7: Front Pipe Gasket And Fasteners
- Remove the 3 fasteners (1) securing the exhaust front pipe (3) to the
catalytic converter.
- Discard the exhaust front pipe gasket (2).
- Remove the exhaust front pipe (3).
- If you are replacing the exhaust front pipe, transfer the heated oxygen
sensor.
Installation Procedure
![Fig. 8: Pipe Gasket And Fasteners](images/manuals/4484/index219(9).gif)
Fig. 8: Pipe Gasket And Fasteners
- Install the exhaust front pipe (3) to the catalytic converter with a NEW
gasket (2) and hand tighten the
fasteners (1).
![Fig. 9: Muffler And Exhaust Pipe](images/manuals/4484/index220(8).gif)
Fig. 9: Muffler And Exhaust Pipe
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
NOTE: Do not twist or damage the flex coupler.
- Install the exhaust front pipe (1) to the exhaust muffler (4) with a NEW
gasket (2) and tighten the
fasteners (3) to 17 (13 lb ft).
![Fig. 10: Pipe Gasket And Fasteners](images/manuals/4484/index221(8).gif)
Fig. 10: Pipe Gasket And Fasteners
- Tighten the exhaust front pipe fasteners (1) to 22 (16 lb ft).
- Connect the heated oxygen sensor - position 2 to the engine wiring
harness.
- Start the engine and check for exhaust leaks.
CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT (2H0)
![Fig. 11: Locating Catalytic Converter Components (1.8L LUW)](images/manuals/4484/index222(8).gif)
Fig. 11: Locating Catalytic Converter Components (1.8L LUW)
Catalytic Converter Replacement (2H0)
![Catalytic Converter Replacement (2H0)](images/manuals/4484/index223(7).jpg)
![Catalytic Converter Replacement (2H0)](images/manuals/4484/index224(6).jpg)
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Removal Procedure
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
Shiel
Fig. 22: Exhaust Muffler
Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LUV)
EXHAUST MUFFLER REPLACEMENT (2HO)
Fig. 23: Exhaust Muffler (2HO)
Exhaust Muffler Replacement (2HO)
CATALYTIC CONVERTER HEAT SHIEL
EXHAUST SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
NOTE: Use of non-OEM parts may cause driveability concerns.
The exhaust system carries exhaust gases, treated by the catalytic converter,
through a resonator, if applicable
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Removal Procedure
WARNING: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning .
WARNING: Refer to Collision Sectioning Warning .
WARNING: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning .
Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Re
Removal Procedure
Place drain pans under the vehicle.
Remove as much power steering fluid from the power steering fluid
reservoir as possible.
Fig. 34: Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose And Seal
Remove the power steering gear inlet hose (1) and seal (2) from the
power steering pump. Discard