Catalytic Converter LH: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
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NOTE: Make sure that new gasket is installed.
Install the exhaust gasket.
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NOTE: The studs and nuts are only finger tight in this step.
Install the catalytic converter and bracket studs and nuts.
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NOTE: Make sure that new nuts are installed.
Install the LH catalytic converter nuts.
Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
- Tighten the catalyst assembly bracket studs and nuts.
Torque: Studs: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm) Nuts: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
- Install the transmission cooler hose bracket nut.
Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)
- Raise the transmission and crossmember.
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NOTE: Make sure that new bolts are installed.
Install the transmission crossmember bolts.
Torque: 59 lb.ft (80 Nm)
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NOTE: Make sure that new bolts are installed.
Raise the rear of the front subframe and install the bolts.
Torque: 52 lb.ft (70 Nm)
- Install the middle subframe bolts.
Torque: 195 lb.ft (265 Nm)
- Install the steering shield and the pin-type retainers at the LH subframe.
- Position the LH underbody shield back and install the bolt.
Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
- Position the RH underbody shield back and install the bolt.
Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
- Install the steering shield and pin-type retainers at the RH subframe.
- Install the steering shield pin-type retainers at the RH subframe.
- Connect the HO2S electrical connector.
- Connect the HO2S electrical connector.
- On both sides.
- Install the wheel arch liner to front subframe retainers.
- Install the LH side exhaust flexible pipe. Refer to: Exhaust Flexible Pipe .
- Check the exhaust system for leaks.