Catalytic Converter, Removing And Installing: Installing

Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

NOTE:

Replace the seal and self-locking nuts.

Coat the exhaust manifold stud bolts with hot bolt paste. Refer to the parts information for the hot bolt paste.

-- Pry out the seal -1- from the turbocharger -2-. Insert the screwdriver -3- in the opening -arrow-.

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-- Engage the new V-clamp loosely on the turbocharger flange.

-- Position the catalytic converter -1- on the turbocharger -2-. The retaining strap and notch -arrows- must interlock.

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-- Lightly pull on the V-clamp and bring it into the installation position.

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-- The opening of the V-clamp -a- must align with the marking -arrow- on the catalytic converter -1-.

-- Install the exhaust system without tension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .