Installation Procedure

If replacing the catalytic converter, apply water based lubricant to the catalytic converter hanger bracket and slide the exhaust pipe hanger bracket into the catalytic converter hanger.

Fig 1: View Of Catalytic Converter Hanger-To-Transmission Bolts

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Install a NEW catalytic converter to diesel particulate filter gasket.
Position the catalytic converter to the diesel particulate filter, turbocharger exhaust pipe and the hanger bracket to transmission.

CAUTION:

Install the catalytic converter hanger to transmission bolts (1) and tighten to 58 N.m (43 lb ft).

Fig 2: Identifying catalytic converter to particulate filter nuts

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Fig 3: View Of exhaust pipe clamp

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NOTE:

Ensure that the manifold pipe is square to the exhaust pipe adapter.

Slide the exhaust pipe clamp (1) down and around the pipe connection.
Tighten the exhaust pipe clamp and catalytic converter nuts.
- Tighten the clamp to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
- Tighten the nuts to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).

Fig 4: Identifying Exhaust Temperature Sensor 2 Position Connector

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Connect the exhaust temperature sensor-position 2 connector (1), to the catalytic converter.

Fig 5: Identifying Engine Harness Connector And Emission Reduction Fluid Injector Connector

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Connect the emission reduction fluid injector connector (2) and the engine harness connector (1).
Lower the vehicle.