Left front exhaust pipe with catalytic converter, removing and installing (vehicles with automatic transmission 01J): Installing

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Installation is reverse of removal, noting the following:

NOTE:

All cable ties opened or cut during engine removal must be reinstalled at the same locations during installation.
Oxygen sensor threads are coated with an assembly paste. This paste must not contact sensor openings.
Oxygen sensor wiring must always be secured in the same position when installing so that contact with the exhaust pipe is avoided.
Replace gaskets and self-locking nuts.

Install subframe:

Refer to 40 - FRONT SUSPENSION

Install engine free of stress.
Install exhaust system free of stress. Refer to Exhaust system, aligning free of stress (vehicles with front wheel drive) and Exhaust system, aligning free of stress (vehicles with all wheel drive) .

NOTE: Individual mounting components for exhaust system to transmission on vehicles with automatic transmission 01J. See Figure .