Installation Procedure

Install the HO2S, if previously removed. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 Replacement .

Fig 1: View Of Exhaust Manifold Studs

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Install the exhaust manifold studs (1) if previously removed.
Tighten: Tighten the studs to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

Fig 2: View Of Hanger From The Rubber Isolators

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Install the rubber isolator and to the catalytic converter hanger.

Fig 3: View Of Catalytic Converter & Nuts

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NOTE: To prevent internal damage to the flexible coupling of the catalytic converter assembly, the converter must be supported. The vertical movement at the rear of the catalytic converter assembly must not exceed 6 degrees up or down.

Install a new gasket (2) and attach the catalytic converter (4) to the exhaust manifold.
Install the catalytic converter to the exhaust manifold nuts (3).
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 37 N.m (27 lb ft).

Fig 4: View Of Gasket & Exhaust Pipe

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Install a new exhaust pipe flange gasket to the catalytic converter flange.
Install the exhaust pipe to the catalytic converter pipe. with the catalytic converter nuts.
Install the exhaust pipe to the catalytic converter pipe.
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 37 N.m (27 lb ft).

Fig 5: View Of HO2S 2 & Harness Connector

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Connect the HO2S connector (2) to the wiring harness (3).
Lower the vehicle.