Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.

Installation Procedure

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Exhaust Flexible Pipe Replacement (1.6L LDE, LXV, and 1.8L 2H0)

Warning: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning in the Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning in the Preface section.
Preliminary Procedure
Raise the vehicle by its full height. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten 17 N·m (13 lb ft)
Tighten 20 N·m (15 lb ft)
Tighten 20 N·m (15 lb ft)
Tighten 40 N·m (30 lb ft)
Additional links
Exhaust Flexible Pipe Replacement (1.6L LXT)Shock Absorber Disposal
Warning: Use the proper eye protection when drilling to prevent
metal chips from causing physical injury.
Clamp the strut in a vise horizontally with the rod ( 1) completely
extended.
Drill a hole in the strut at the center of the end cap (3) using a 5 mm
(3/16 in) drill bit. Gas o ...
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the
Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section.
Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Bat ...
Deployment Outside Vehicle - Steering Wheel Module, Instrument Panel
Module, and Roof Rail Module
Deploy the inflator module outside of the vehicle when the vehicle will be
returned to service. Situations that require deployment outside
of the vehicle include the following:
Using the SIR diagnostics, you determine that the inflator module is
malfunctioning
The inflator module is cosm ...