Left Catalytic Converter, Removing And Installing, With Automatic Transmission 0B6: Installing

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Tightening specifications, refer to OVERVIEW - MUFFLER (See Figure).

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

NOTE:

Replace the seals and self-locking nuts.

-- Install the selector lever cable .

Fig 1: Selector Lever Cable, Ball Socket And Securing Clips

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-- Install the drive axle heat shield, refer to Fig 2.

Fig 2: Identifying Drive Axle Heat Shield

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-- Install the drive axle cover .

Fig 3: Driveshaft Cover -1-

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-- Install the front wheel, wheel bolts, Tightening Specification: 140 Nm .

-- Install the left front muffler, refer to FRONT MUFFLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the plenum chamber bulkhead, refer to OVERVIEW - BULKHEAD .

-- Install the Oxygen Sensor 2 after Catalytic Converter -G131-, refer to Oxygen Sensor 2 after Catalytic Converter -G131-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, BANK 2, LEFT .

-- Install the tower brace, refer to TOWER BRACE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .