Catalytic Converter - LH Manifold: Installation
NOTE:
Do not excessively bend, twist or allow the exhaust to hang from the flexible pipe or damage to the exhaust system may occur.
NOTE:
Exhaust fasteners are of a torque prevailing design. Use only new fasteners with the same part number as the original. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of exhaust components.
- Install 6 new LH catalytic converter manifold-to-cylinder head studs.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
- Install a new gasket, the LH catalytic converter manifold and 3 new lower LH catalytic converter manifold-to-cylinder head nuts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Install the 3 new upper LH catalytic converter manifold-to-cylinder head nuts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Install the exhaust Y-pipe. REFER to Exhaust Y-Pipe .
- Connect the LH CMS electrical connector.
- Install the heat shield and the 3 heat shield bolts.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
- Install the LH HO2S . REFER to HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (HO2S) - 3.5L TI-VCT .
- Install the engine appearance cover.
- Start engine and check for exhaust leaks.