Installation Procedure
- If necessary, install the oxygen sensors.
- Apply anti-seize compound GM P/N 12377953 or equivalent to the threads of the old oxygen sensors.
- Install the oxygen sensors.
Tighten: Tighten the sensors to 42 N.m (31 lb ft).
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices. - Install the catalytic convertor.
- Install the transmission support. Refer to Transmission Support Replacement in Frame and Underbody.
- Install NEW exhaust manifold pipe seals to the exhaust manifolds.
- Install the right exhaust manifold pipe nuts until snug.
- Install the left exhaust manifold pipe nuts until snug.
- Tighten the exhaust manifold pipe nuts.
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Install the exhaust muffler nuts.
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).
- Connect the oxygen sensor electrical connectors (1, 2).
- Connect the CPA retainers.
- Clip the oxygen sensors electrical connectors to the following:
- Hose clip
- Transmission crossmember
- Connect the oxygen sensor electrical connectors.
- Connect the CPA retainers.
- Install the clip around the engine harness and the oxygen sensor pigtail.
- Clip the oxygen sensor connection to the floor reinforcement.
- Lower the vehicle.