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Installation - Right Side

  1. Position a NEW V-Band clamp onto the exhaust manifold outlet. DO NOT latch the clamp's T-bolt at this time.
  2. Install catalytic converter. If necessary, stretch open the V-Band clamp to allow the converter to engage the manifold outlet.
  3. Latch the V-Band clamp T-bolt.
  4. Raise vehicle on hoist.
  5. Install right side converter extension pipe (Figure), but do not tighten clamp at this time.
  6. Lower vehicle on hoist.
    NOTE: Check for proper alignment and clearance to underbody and engine compartment components before tightening clamps.
  7. Tighten V-Band clamp to 11 N.m (100 in. lbs.).
  8. Install downstream oxygen sensor and connect electrical connector (Refer to DOWNSTREAM OXYGEN SENSOR ).
  9. Install SRV (Short Runner Valve) vacuum reservoir and control valve assembly at right rear of engine (3.5L engine only).
  10. Install air cleaner assembly with air inlet hose.
  11. Raise vehicle on hoist.
  12. Tighten extension pipe band clamp to 61 N.m (45 ft. lbs.) (Figure).
  13. Install and/or tighten nut attaching extension pipe to transaxle bracket to 47 N.m (35 ft. lbs.).
  14. Install exhaust system (Refer to INSTALLATION - EXHAUST SYSTEM ).
  15. Lower vehicle.
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