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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2025EQUINOX ACTIV, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALEXHAUST SYSTEMSPECIFICATIONSFASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
2025 Chevrolet Equinox ACTIV, 4WD
Fastener Specifications
2025 Chevrolet Equinox ACTIV, 4WDSECTION Fastener Specifications
Exhaust Front Pipe
| Callout | Component Name [Component Quantity] | Single Use Fastener / Component | Thread Locking Adhesive Required | Specification | Procedure Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metric (English) | |||||
| 1 | Exhaust Front Pipe Nut [2x] | - | - | 22 N.m (16 lb ft) | Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement |
| 2 | Exhaust System Intermediate Gasket | Yes | - | - | Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement |
| 3 | Catalytic Converter Nut [2x] | - | - | 22 N.m (16 lb ft) | Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement |
| 4 | Exhaust System Front Gasket | Yes | - | - | Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement |
Exhaust Rear Muffler Insulator - Left Side
| Callout | Component Name [Component Quantity] | Single Use Fastener / Component | Thread Locking Adhesive Required | Specification | Procedure Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metric (English) | |||||
| 1 | Exhaust Muffler Hanger Bracket Bolt [2x] | - | - | 58 N.m (43 lb ft) | Exhaust Rear Muffler Insulator Replacement (Right Side) , or Exhaust Rear Muffler Insulator Replacement (Left Side) |
Exhaust Rear Muffler Insulator - Right Side
| Callout | Component Name [Component Quantity] | Single Use Fastener / Component | Thread Locking Adhesive Required | Specification | Procedure Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metric (English) | |||||
| 1 | Exhaust Muffler Hanger Bracket Bolt [2x] | - | - | 58 N.m (43 lb ft) | Exhaust Rear Muffler Insulator Replacement (Right Side) , or Exhaust Rear Muffler Insulator Replacement (Left Side) |
Warm Up Three-Way Catalytic Converter
| Callout | Component Name [Component Quantity] | Single Use Fastener / Component | Thread Locking Adhesive Required | Specification | Procedure Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metric (English) | |||||
| 1 | Catalytic Converter Brace Bracket Nut [4x] | - | - | 22 N.m (16 lb ft) | Warm Up Three-Way Catalytic Converter Replacement |
| 2 | Catalytic Converter Clamp Bolt | - | - | 15 N.m (11 lb ft) | Warm Up Three-Way Catalytic Converter Replacement |
| 3 | Catalytic Converter Clamp | Yes | - | - | Warm Up Three-Way Catalytic Converter Replacement |
| 4 | Catalytic Converter Brace Bracket Nut | - | - | 22 N.m (16 lb ft) | Warm Up Three-Way Catalytic Converter Replacement |
| 5 | Catalytic Converter Brace Bracket Nut | - | - | 58 N.m (43 lb ft) | Warm Up Three-Way Catalytic Converter Replacement |
Catalytic Converter Brace Bracket - Lower
| Callout | Component Name [Component Quantity] | Single Use Fastener / Component | Thread Locking Adhesive Required | Specification | Procedure Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metric (English) | |||||
| 1 | Catalytic Converter Brace Bracket Bolt [3x] | - | - | 58 N.m (43 lb ft) | Catalytic Converter Brace Bracket Replacement (Upper) , or Catalytic Converter Brace Bracket Replacement (Lower) |
Catalytic Converter Heat Shield
| Callout | Component Name [Component Quantity] | Single Use Fastener / Component | Thread Locking Adhesive Required | Specification | Procedure Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metric (English) | |||||
| 1 | Catalytic Converter Heat Shield Bolt [3x] | - | - | 9 N.m (80 lb in) | Catalytic Converter Heat Shield Replacement |
Exhaust Muffler Heat Shield
| Callout | Component Name [Component Quantity] | Single Use Fastener / Component | Thread Locking Adhesive Required | Specification | Procedure Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metric (English) | |||||
| 1 | Exhaust Heat Shield Retainer [6x] | - | - | 2 N.m (18 lb in) | Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Sensor 2 |
Exhaust Front Underbody Heat Shield
| Callout | Component Name [Component Quantity] | Single Use Fastener / Component | Thread Locking Adhesive Required | Specification | Procedure Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metric (English) | |||||
| 1 | Exhaust Front Underbody Heat Shield Retainer [5x] | - | - | 2 N.m (18 lb in) | Exhaust Front Underbody Heat Shield Replacement |
Exhaust Intermediate Underbody Heat Shield
| Callout | Component Name [Component Quantity] | Single Use Fastener / Component | Thread Locking Adhesive Required | Specification | Procedure Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metric (English) | |||||
| 1 | Exhaust Intermediate Underbody Heat Shield [6x] | - | - | 2 N.m (18 lb in) | Exhaust Intermediate Underbody Heat Shield Replacement |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.