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.

-- Pry out the seal -1- from the turbocharger -2-. Insert the screwdriver -3- in the opening -arrow-.

Fig 1: Locating Seal

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-- Engage the new v-clip loosely on the turbocharger flange.

-- Position the catalytic converter -1- on the turbocharger -2-. The retaining strap and notch -arrows- must interlock.

Fig 2: Identifying Installed Position Of Catalytic Converter

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-- Lightly pull on the v-clip and bring it into the installation position.

Fig 3: Identifying Alignment

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-- 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 .