Exhaust Flexible Pipe - RH, 3.5L GTDI: Installation

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NOTE: Do not excessively bend, twist or allow the exhaust to hang from the flexible pipe or damage to the exhaust system may occur.

Install the RH exhaust flexible pipe with new gaskets and fasteners.
- Hand-tighten all fasteners.
Tighten the RH exhaust flexible pipe-to-underbody catalytic converter nuts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Tighten the RH exhaust flexible pipe-to-RH catalytic converter bolts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).