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Removal and Installation

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CAUTION: Do not use oil or grease-based lubricants on the insulators. They may cause deterioration of the rubber.
CAUTION: Oil or grease-based lubricants on the insulators may cause the exhaust hanger insulator to separate from the exhaust hanger bracket during vehicle operation.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Disconnect the RH catalyst monitor sensor electrical connector.
    • Detach the 2 wiring harness retainers.
    3. CAUTION: Do not allow the exhaust Y-pipe to hang from the flexible end. Support the exhaust Y-pipe or damage to the exhaust system may occur.
  3. Remove and discard the 2 exhaust catalytic converter nuts.
    • To install, tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  4. Remove and discard the exhaust hanger from the Y-pipe.
  5. Remove and discard the 4 exhaust Y-pipe nuts and remove the Y-pipe.
    • To install, tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Install new exhaust Y-pipe gaskets and nuts.
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