Exhaust Y-Pipe - Dual Catalytic Converter: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- 1.NOTE: Do not tighten the new RH catalytic converter flange nuts at this time.
Position the RH catalytic converter in the vehicle and install the flange nuts hand tight.
- 2.NOTE: Do not tighten the dual catalytic converter flange bolts at this time.
Install the dual catalytic converter to the muffler flange bolts hand tight.
- 5.
Install the transmission insulator and retainer. Refer to Automatic Transmission 6R80 .
- 6.NOTE: Do not tighten the clamp at this time.
Install the LH catalytic converter. Do not tighten the clamp at this time.
- 7.NOTE: Do not tighten the new LH catalytic converter flange nuts at this time.
Install the LH catalytic converter flange nuts hand tight.
- 9.
Tighten the RH catalytic converter flange nuts in the following sequence:- 1.
Partially tighten the RH lower catalytic converter flange nut.
- 2.
Tighten the RH upper catalytic converter flange nut.- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- 3.
Tighten the RH lower catalytic converter flange nut.- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
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Tighten the LH catalytic converter flange nuts in the following sequence:- 1.
Partially tighten the LH lower catalytic converter flange nut.
- 2.
Tighten the LH upper catalytic converter flange nut.- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- 3.
Tighten the LH lower catalytic converter flange nut.- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
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Tighten the dual catalytic converter to muffler flange bolts and tighten in the following sequence:- 1.
Snug the outer dual catalytic converter to muffler flange bolt.
- 2.
Tighten the inner dual catalytic converter to muffler flange bolt.- Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
- 3.
Tighten the outer dual catalytic converter to muffler flange bolt.- Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
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