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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the heated oxygen sensors (HO2S) as necessary.
  2. Install the catalytic converter and NEW gaskets to the vehicle.
  3. Install the catalytic converter to the catalytic converter rubber hangers.
    Fig 1: Installing Catalytic Converter To Catalytic Converter Rubber Hangers
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    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the catalytic converter to exhaust manifold flange nuts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the catalytic converter to exhaust manifold nuts to 53 N.m (39 lb ft).

    Fig 2: Installing Catalytic Converter To Exhaust Manifold Flange Nuts
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  5. Install the muffler and NEW gasket to the catalytic converter.
  6. Install the muffler to the catalytic converter flange nuts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the muffler to the catalytic converter flange nuts to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

    Fig 3: Installing Muffler And New Gasket To Catalytic Converter
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  7. Connect the post-converter heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connection.
    Fig 4: Connecting Post-Converter Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Electrical Connection
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  8. Connect the RH pre-converter heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connection.
    Fig 5: Connecting RH Pre-Converter Heated Oxygen Sensor (Ho2S) Electrical Connection
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  9. Connect the LH pre-converter heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connection.
  10. Install the transmission support. .
  11. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 6: Connecting LH Pre-Converter Heated Oxygen Sensor (Ho2S) Electrical Connection
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