Catalytic Converter, Removing And Installing: Installing

Install in reverse order of removal and note the following.

-- Bring the catalytic converter and screw-type clamp -3- into the installation position but do not tighten yet.

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-- Bring the heat shield -1- for the bevel box into the installation position and tighten the bolts -arrows-.

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-- Install the bolt -2- all the way but do not tighten.

-- Install the subframe. Refer to SUBFRAME, LOWERING .

-- Install the driveshaft. Refer to appropriate service information. .

-- Install the bolts -arrows- all the way but do not tighten.

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-- Aligning the catalytic converter:

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-- Tighten the bolts -arrows-.

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-- Tighten the bolt -1-.

-- Tighten the screw-type clamp -2-.

-- Check the adjustment dimension of the catalytic converter.

-- Install the Heated Oxygen Sensor -G39-. Refer to HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the air filter housing. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the subframe. Refer to SUBFRAME, LOWERING .

-- Install the driveshaft. Refer to appropriate service information. .

-- Install the rear catalytic converter or exhaust pipe. Refer to REAR CATALYTIC CONVERTER/EXHAUST PIPE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING

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

NOTE:

If the catalytic converter with particulate filter was replaced, the ash load value must be reset using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.