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Installation Procedure

Fig 1: Identifying Exhaust Manifold Gasket And Exhaust Flexible Pipe Gasket
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  1. Install a NEW catalytic converter to exhaust manifold gasket (2) onto the catalytic converter.
  2. Install the catalytic converter to the vehicle.
  3. Install a NEW catalytic converter to exhaust flexible pipe gasket (1) between the converter and the flexible pipe.
    Fig 2: Identifying Left Catalytic Converter And Exhaust Flexible Pipe Bolts
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    CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  4. Install the left catalytic converter to exhaust flexible pipe bolts.

    Tightening torque 

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

    Fig 3: Identifying HO2S Electrical Connector And Engine Wiring Harness Electrical Connector
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  5. Connect the HO2S electrical connector (2) to the engine wiring harness electrical connector.
  6. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 4: Identifying Catalytic Converter To Exhaust Manifold Nuts
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  7. Install the catalytic converter to exhaust manifold nuts (1).

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the nuts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft). 

  8. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT SHIELD REPLACEMENT - LEFT SIDE .