Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Identifying Exhaust Flexible Pipe To Muffler

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Install the exhaust flexible pipe to the muffler.
Insert NEW catalytic converter to flexible pipe gaskets between the catalytic converters and the exhaust flexible pipe.
Install the exhaust flexible pipe to the catalytic converters.

Fig 2: Installing Exhaust Flexible Pipe To Catalytic Converters
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CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Tighten the exhaust muffler clamps.
Tightening torque

Tighten the clamps to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

Fig 3: Tightening Exhaust Muffler Clamps
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Install the flexible pipe insulator to the pipe hanger.
Install the right and left catalytic converter to exhaust flexible pipe bolts.
Tightening torque

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