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Chevrolet Trax: Exhaust front pipe replacement (LUV)

Chevrolet Trax (2013-2022) Workshop Manual / Engine / Exhaust / Engine Heating and Cooling - Repair instructions / Exhaust front pipe replacement (LUV)

Removal Procedure

WARNING: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning .

WARNING: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning .

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor - position 2 from the exhaust front pipe.

Fig. 1: Catalytic Converter And Exhaust Front Pipe
Fig. 1: Catalytic Converter And Exhaust Front Pipe

  1. Remove the 2 fasteners (4) securing the warm up 3 way catalytic converter (3) to the exhaust front pipe (5).
  2. Discard the exhaust front pipe gasket (2).

Fig. 2: Catalytic Converter
Fig. 2: Catalytic Converter

  1. Remove the 3 fasteners (2) securing the exhaust front pipe (3) to the catalytic converter.
  2. Discard the exhaust front pipe gasket (1).
  3. Remove the exhaust front pipe (3).
  4. If you are replacing the exhaust front pipe, transfer the heated oxygen sensor.

Installation Procedure

Fig. 3: Catalytic Converter
Fig. 3: Catalytic Converter

  1. 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
Fig. 4: Catalytic Converter And Exhaust Front Pipe

CAUTION: Refer to Flex Decoupler Caution .

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

  1. 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
Fig. 5: Catalytic Converter

  1. Tighten the exhaust front pipe fasteners (2) to 22 (16 lb ft).
  2. Connect the heated oxygen sensor - position 2 to the engine wiring harness.
  3. 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 .

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor - position 2 harness connector.

Fig. 6: Muffler And Exhaust Pipe
Fig. 6: Muffler And Exhaust Pipe

NOTE: Do not twist or damage the flex coupling.

  1. Remove the 2 fasteners (3) securing the exhaust muffler (4) to the exhaust front pipe (1).
  2. Discard the exhaust front pipe gasket (2).

Fig. 7: Front Pipe Gasket And Fasteners
Fig. 7: Front Pipe Gasket And Fasteners

  1. Remove the 3 fasteners (1) securing the exhaust front pipe (3) to the catalytic converter.
  2. Discard the exhaust front pipe gasket (2).
  3. Remove the exhaust front pipe (3).
  4. If you are replacing the exhaust front pipe, transfer the heated oxygen sensor.

Installation Procedure

Fig. 8: Pipe Gasket And Fasteners
Fig. 8: Pipe Gasket And Fasteners

  1. 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
Fig. 9: Muffler And Exhaust Pipe

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

NOTE: Do not twist or damage the flex coupler.

  1. 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
Fig. 10: Pipe Gasket And Fasteners

  1. Tighten the exhaust front pipe fasteners (1) to 22 (16 lb ft).
  2. Connect the heated oxygen sensor - position 2 to the engine wiring harness.
  3. Start the engine and check for exhaust leaks.

CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT (2H0)

Fig. 11: Locating Catalytic Converter Components (1.8L LUW)
Fig. 11: Locating Catalytic Converter Components (1.8L LUW)

Catalytic Converter Replacement (2H0)

Catalytic Converter Replacement (2H0)

Catalytic Converter Replacement (2H0)

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