Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Exhaust Flexible Pipe Replacement (1.6L LXT)
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Hot Exhaust System Warning in the Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning in the Preface section.
- Open the hood.
- Raise the vehicle by its full height. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the heated oxygen sensor (1).
- Remove the 4 exhaust flexible pipe bracket bolts (5).
- Remove the 3 exhaust flexible pipe nuts (8).
- Remove the 2 exhaust flexible pipe nuts (3).
- Remove the exhaust flexible pipe (7).
- Remove the gasket (9).
- Remove the gasket (4).
Installation Procedure
- Install a NEW gasket (4).
- Install a NEW gasket (9).
- Install the exhaust flexible pipe (7).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install 2 NEW exhaust flexible pipe nuts (3) and tighten to 20 N·m(15 lb ft).
- Install 3 NEW exhaust flexible pipe nuts (8) and tighten to 20 N·m(15 lb ft).
- Install the 4 exhaust flexible pipe bracket bolts (5) and tighten to 40 N·m(30 lb ft).
- Install the heated oxygen sensor (1) and tighten to 40 N·m(30 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle by its full height.
- Close the hood.
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Reconnection
Removal Procedure
Turn on the radio and record all of the customer radio station presets.
Ensure that all lamps and accessories are turned off.
Turn the ignition OFF and remove the ignition ke ...
Power Steering Pump Belt Replacement
Special Tools
CH 49800 Installer Power Steering Pump Belt
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Caution: Do not use belt dressing on the drive belt. Belt dressin ...
Other materials:
Rail Dust Damage Repair
Warning: Refer to Eye Protection Warning in the Preface section.
Note: If rail dust has penetrated into the basecoat, the panel
requires refinishing. Ensure all the rail dust has been removed prior to
refinishing or the rust spots will return.
Rail dust damage comes from the tiny iron particles ...
Metric Fasteners
This vehicle provides fastener dimensions using the metric system. Most
metric fasteners are approximate in diameter to equivalent
English fasteners. Make replacements using fasteners of the same nominal
diameter, thread pitch, and strength.
A number marking identifies the OE metric fastener ...
Stationary Window Waterleak Repair
Note: If any water enters the vehicle interior up to the level of
the carpet or higher and soaks the carpet, the sensing and diagnostic
module (SDM) and the SDM harness connector may need to be replaced. The SDM
could be activated when powered, which could
cause deployment of the air bag(s) an ...
