Chevrolet Cobalt Service & Repair Manual: Exhaust Muffler, Replace
| Warning: Exhaust system operates
at high temperatures. Allow system to cool before servicing or burns or
personal injury may result. |
| Caution: Do not use oil or
grease-based lubricants on isolators. These lubricants may cause deterioration
of rubber. This can lead to separation of isolator from exhaust hanger bracket
during vehicle operation. |
| If equipped, do not excessively
bend, twist or allow exhaust to hang from flexible pipe or damage to muffler
and tailpipe may occur. |
| 1. |
If equipped, remove muffler splash
shield. |
| 2. |
Support muffler and tailpipe with a
suitable jack stand. |
| 3. |
Remove muffler clamp or cut exhaust
pipe before muffler, as required. |
| 4. |
Remove exhaust/muffler isolators as
required. |
| 5. |
Remove muffler assembly from vehicle. |
| 6. |
Reverse procedure to install. Inspect
to see if exhaust system isolators are at zero load, if exhaust
system isolators are not at zero load, re-align exhaust system. |
|
1.
Raise and support vehicle.
2.
Remove wheel drive shaft heat shield.
3.
Remove Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S).
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Removal
Warning: Approved safety glasses
and gloves should be worn when performing this procedure to reduce the chance
of personal injury.
Caution: Do not over flex or
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