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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Identifying Catalytic Converter & Turbocharger
    GM1827025Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install a NEW catalytic converter gasket (2) onto the turbocharger studs.
  2. Install, rotate, and position the catalytic converter (3).
    3. Fig 2: View Of Catalytic Converter Bracket & Bolts
    GM1750403Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Position the catalytic converter bracket to the engine block.
    4. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  4. Install the catalytic converter bracket bolt and nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt/nut to 58 N.m (43 lb ft).

  5. Install the catalytic converter onto the turbocharger studs.
    6. Fig 3: View Of Catalytic Converter-To-Catalytic Converter Bracket Bolts
    GM1827024Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the catalytic converter to catalytic converter bracket bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).

  7. Using the adjustable jack, lower the oil pan.
    8. Fig 4: View Of Passenger Side Engine Mount-To-Frame Lower Nut
    GM1717066Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the passenger side engine mount to frame lower nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 55 N.m (41 lb ft).

    9. Fig 5: View Of Driver Side Engine Mount-To-Frame Lower Nut
    GM1717062Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Tighten the driver side engine mount to frame lower nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 55 N.m (41 lb ft).

    10. Fig 6: View Of Exhaust Pipe At Catalytic Converter
    GM1828146Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Position and install the exhaust pipe to the catalytic converter studs.
  11. Install the catalytic converter to muffler nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nuts to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

    12. Fig 7: Identifying CPA Retainer & HO2S Electrical Connector
    GM1828158Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Lower the vehicle.
  13. Connect the position 2 HO2S electrical connector (4) to the engine wiring harness electrical connector (2).
  14. Install the CPA retainer.
    15. Fig 8: Identifying Catalytic Converter & Turbocharger
    GM1827025Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Install the catalytic converter to turbocharger nuts (2).

    Tighten:  Tighten the nuts to 58 N.m (43 lb ft).

    16. Fig 9: Identifying Turbocharger Heat Shield & Bolts
    GM1750397Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Install the position 1 HO2S. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 Replacement .
  17. Install the turbocharger heat shield and bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  18. Close the hood.
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