Catalytic Converter Removal and Installation: Installation

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Install the catalytic converter and the gasket to the exhaust front pipe flange.
Tighten

Tighten the exhaust front pipe-to-catalytic converter nuts to 40 N.m (30 lb-ft).

Tighten the exhaust front pipe-to-cylinder block bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb-ft).
Install the catalytic converter to exhaust manifold nuts and the gasket.
Tighten

Tighten the catalytic converter to exhaust manifold nuts to 40 N.m (30 lb-ft).

Fig 1: Tightening Catalytic Converter To Exhaust Manifold Nuts
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Install the exhaust manifold cover bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the exhaust manifold cover bolts to 15 N.m (11 lb-ft).
Connect the oxygen sensor electrical connector.
Connect the negative battery cable.

Fig 2: Tightening Exhaust Manifold Cover Bolts
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