Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Saturn Ion Red Line, 2005 Saturn Ion 3, 2005 Saturn Ion 2, and 2005 Saturn Ion 1. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install NEW exhaust gaskets to the exhaust manifold and to the exhaust extension pipe. The gaskets are designed to be retained to the flange by the flange studs.
- Position the catalytic converter pipe assembly to the vehicle.
- Move the extension pipe rearward and down in order to connect the converter pipe to the extension pipe.
- Install the catalytic converter pipe-to-exhaust extension pipe nuts.
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
- Carefully install the converter pipe to the exhaust manifold.
- Install the catalytic converter pipe-to-exhaust manifold nuts.
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Install the post catalytic converter HO2S. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Position 2 in Engine Controls - 2.0L (LSJ).
- Lower the vehicle.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.