Installation Procedure

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NOTE: Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM INSPECTION NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

With the aid of an assistant install the catalytic converter to the jack stands.
Raise the jack stands in order to position the catalytic converter.
Install NEW exhaust muffler gaskets.
Install ALL exhaust bolts until snug to ensure correct alignment of the catalytic converter.
Remove the adjustable jack stands.

Fig 1: Installing Catalytic Converter To Jack Stands
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Tighten the exhaust muffler bolts in the following sequence:
1. 6.1. Left inboard
2. 6.2. Left outboard
3. 6.3. Right inboard
4. 6.4. Right outboard
  Tighten
  
  Tighten the exhaust muffler bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
Fig 2: Tightening Exhaust Muffler Bolts In Sequence
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Tighten the exhaust manifold nuts.
Tighten

Tighten the exhaust manifold nuts to 20N.m (15 lb ft).

Fig 3: Tightening Exhaust Manifold Nuts
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Tighten the exhaust pipe brace lower bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the exhaust pipe brace bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

Fig 4: Tightening Exhaust Pipe Brace Lower Bolts
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Tighten the exhaust pipe hanger lower bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the exhaust pipe hanger bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

Fig 5: Tightening Exhaust Pipe Hanger Lower Bolts
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Apply anti-sieze compound GM P/N 12377953 or equivalent to the threads of the oxygen sensor.
NOTE: Refer to OXYGEN SENSOR NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the oxygen sensors.
Tighten

Tighten the oxygen sensors to 42 N.m (30 lb ft).
Install the oxygen sensor clips to the heat shields.
Connect the oxygen sensor electrical connectors.
Install the CPA locks.
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 6: Installing Oxygen Sensor Clips To Heat Shields
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