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Installation Procedure

Fig 1: Identifying Exhaust Flexible Pipe, Catalytic Converter And Muffler
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  1. Install the exhaust flexible pipe to the muffler.
  2. Insert NEW catalytic converter to flexible pipe gaskets between the catalytic converters and the exhaust flexible pipe.
  3. Install the exhaust flexible pipe to the catalytic converters.
    Fig 2: Identifying Exhaust Muffler And Clamps
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    CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  4. Tighten the exhaust muffler clamps.

    Tightening torque 

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

    Fig 3: Identifying Catalytic Converter And Exhaust Flexible Pipe
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  5. Install the flexible pipe insulator to the pipe hanger.
  6. Install the right and left catalytic converter to exhaust flexible pipe bolts.

    Tightening torque 

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