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.

Fig 1: Prying Out Seal

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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-.

Fig 2: Identifying Installed Position Of Catalytic Converter

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

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

-- Tighten the v-clip.

Installed Position of the V-Clip

-- The opening of the v-clip -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 .

Fig 3: Identifying Alignment

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