Catalytic Converter, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

NOTE:

Replace the seal and self-locking nuts.

Coat the exhaust manifold stud bolts with hot bolt paste. Refer to the parts information for the hot bolt paste.

-- Insert the screwdriver -2- into the opening -arrow- on the turbocharger.

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-- Pry out the seal -1-.

-- Replace the seal -1-.

Observe the Installed Position of the Catalytic Converter -1- on the Turbocharger -2-.

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-- The retaining strap and notch -arrows- must interlock.

-- Attach the catalytic converter to the turbocharger and secure the new v - clamp loosely.

-- Tighten the v-clamp.

Installed Position of the V-Clamp

-- The opening of the v-clamp -a- must align with the marking -arrow- on the catalytic converter -1-.

-- Install the exhaust system without tension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .

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