Installation Procedure
- Install the right pre-catalytic converter heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) to the right catalytic converter. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Bank 1 Sensor 1 .
- Install the right catalytic converter (1) to the vehicle.
- Align the exhaust crossover pipe assembly (2) to the right catalytic converter (1).
- Install the exhaust crossover pipe assembly to right catalytic converter retaining nuts (3) and tighten to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
- Connect the right pre-catalytic converter HO2S electrical connector (1).
- Connect the right catalytic converter (2) to the exhaust manifold (1).
- Install the right catalytic converter to exhaust manifold retaining nuts (3).
Do not fully tighten at this stage.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Tighten the right catalytic converter to exhaust manifold retaining nuts (1) to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).
- Make sure the exhaust system is clear of all other components and chassis. If the exhaust system is not clear of all the other components loosen all retaining nuts and re-align. Refer to Exhaust System Alignment .
- Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
NOTE:
Make sure that a NEW sealing ring is fitted prior to installation. Failure to comply may cause the exhaust system to perform poorly.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
NOTE:
Push up and forward on the right catalytic converter (2) to connect to the exhaust manifold (3).
NOTE:
Do not fully tighten the right catalytic converter to exhaust manifold retaining nuts (3) at this stage.