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Catalytic Converter Replacement (2HO)

Fig 1: Catalytic Converter
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Catalytic Converter Replacement (2HO)

Callout Component Name
WARNING:

Refer to Exhaust Service Warning .

Preliminary Procedure Remove the catalytic converter heat shield. Refer to Catalytic Converter Heat Shield Replacement (2HO) .
1 Catalytic Converter to Exhaust Front Pipe Fastener (Qty: 3)
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution


Tighten 
22 N.m (16 lb ft)
2 Exhaust Front Pipe
3 Catalytic Converter to Exhaust front Pipe Gasket
4 Exhaust Manifold Brace Fastener (Qty: 4)
Tighten 
20 N.m (15 lb ft)
5 Catalytic Converter
6 Exhaust Manifold Brace
7 Heated Oxygen Sensor
Tighten 
42 N.m (31 lb ft)
8 Catalytic Converter to Cylinder Head Fastener (Qty: 9)
Tighten 
20 N.m (15 lb ft)
9 Catalytic Converter to Cylinder Head Gasket