Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: To prevent internal damage to the flexible coupling of the catalytic converter assembly, the converter must be supported. The vertical movement at the rear of the catalytic converter assembly must not exceed 6 degrees up or down.

Position the exhaust pipe under the vehicle and support the pipe.
Install the insulators to the exhaust pipe.
Install the exhaust muffler inlet pipe clamps. Do not tighten the exhaust muffler inlet pipe clamp nuts.
Install the exhaust pipe to the mufflers.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Tighten the exhaust muffler inlet pipe clamp nuts.
Tighten

Tighten the exhaust muffler inlet pipe clamp nuts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

Fig 1: Exhaust Pipe, Muffler, Pipe Clamp & Nuts
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Install a new catalytic converter gasket.
Install the catalytic converter bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the catalytic converter bolts to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).
Remove the support from the exhaust system.

Fig 2: Catalytic Converter Gasket & Bolts
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Inspect for exhaust system leaks and underbody contact.
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 3: Exhaust System
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