Installation Procedure

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Install the converter hangars into the exhaust insulators in order to secure the pipe to the vehicle.

Fig 1: Installing Converter Hangars Into Exhaust Insulators
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the converter pipe to the muffler and secure the pipe with the nut.
Tighten

Tighten the converter pipe to muffler nuts to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).

Fig 2: Installing Converter Pipe To The Muffler With Nuts
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Install the converter pipe to the exhaust manifold with the exhaust seal, and secure the pipe with the nuts.
Tighten

Tighten the converter pipe to the exhaust manifold to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 3: Installing Converter Pipe To Exhaust Manifold With Exhaust Seal & Nuts
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