Exhaust System: Converter-Catalytic: Installation: Installation-Front-2.7L

Fig 1: View Of Front Catalytic Converter - 2.7L

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1 - STUD

2 - CATALYTIC CONVERTER

3 - GASKET

4 - HEAT SHIELD

5 - NUT

1. Clean manifold to converter sealing surfaces.
2. Position new gasket on converter inlet flange.
3. Ensure exhaust manifold heat shield is in position, and loosely install converter with lower attaching bolt to exhaust manifold.
4. Lower vehicle.
5. Install 3 nuts attaching converter to manifold. Tighten nuts to 28 N.m (250 in. lbs.).
6. Reconnect upstream oxygen sensor.
7. Raise vehicle.
8. Tighten remaining attaching bolt to 28 N.m (250 in. lbs.).
9. Install cross-under pipe. See INSTALLATION .
10. Lower vehicle.
11. Connect negative battery cable.
12. Start the engine and inspect for exhaust leaks. Repair exhaust leaks as necessary.
13. Check the exhaust system for contact with the body panels. Make the necessary adjustments, if needed.