Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Installing Catalytic Converter To Exhaust Manifold Gasket & Exhaust Flexible Pipe Gasket

Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.

Install a NEW catalytic converter to exhaust manifold gasket (1) onto the catalytic converter.
Install the catalytic converter to the vehicle.
Install a NEW catalytic converter to exhaust flexible pipe gasket (2) between the converter and the flexible pipe.

Fig 2: Identifying Right Catalytic Converter To Exhaust Flexible Pipe Nuts
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.

CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install the right catalytic converter to exhaust flexible pipe nuts.
Tightening torque

Tighten the nuts to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).

Fig 3: Connecting HO2S Electrical Connector To Engine Wiring Harness Electrical Connector
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Connect the HO2S electrical connector (2) to the engine wiring harness electrical connector.
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 4: Identifying Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Install the catalytic converter to exhaust manifold nuts (1).
Tightening torque

Tighten the nuts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
Install the exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer to Installation Procedure .