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)
Installation Procedure
Align the rear compartment floor panel.
Drill 4 mm (3/16 in) for rivets along the edges of the rear compartment
floor were you cant apply a resistance spot welder.
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for
spot welding and riveting.
Apply structural adhesive to all a ...
Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Centering
Caution: The new SIR coil assembly will be centered. Improper
alignment of the SIR coil assembly may damage the unit, causing an
inflatable restraint malfunction.
Verify the following conditions before centering the supplemental
inflatable restraint (SIR) steering wheel module co ...
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle when stuck in sand,
mud, ice, or snow.
If stuck too severely for the traction system to free the vehicle, turn the traction
system off and use the rocking method.
WARNING
If the vehicle's tires spin at high speed, they can explode, ...