Removal Procedure
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
- Remove the engine protection shield. Refer to
Engine Protection Shield Replacement
.
- Disconnect the CPA retainer.
- Disconnect the oxygen sensor electrical connector (1).
- Support the catalytic converter or exhaust manifold pipe with adjustable jackstands.
- Remove the right exhaust manifold pipe nuts.
- Remove the left exhaust manifold pipe nuts.
- Remove the exhaust hanger mounting bracket bolts.
- Lower the catalytic converter or exhaust manifold pipe using the adjustable jackstands.
- Remove the exhaust manifold pipe seal(s).
Installation Procedure
- Install the exhaust manifold pipe seal(s).
- Raise the catalytic converter or exhaust manifold pipe using the adjustable jackstands.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the exhaust hanger mounting bracket bolts.
- Install the left exhaust manifold pipe nuts.
Tighten
• | Tighten the transmission bolts to 100 N·m (74 lb ft). |
• | Tighten the exhaust pipe hanger bracket bolts to 12 N·m (106 lb in). |
• | Tighten the exhaust manifold pipe nuts to 50 N·m (39 lb ft). |
- Install the right exhaust manifold pipe nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 50 N·m (39 lb ft).
- Connect the oxygen sensor electrical connector (1).
- Connect the CPA retainer.
- Remove the adjustable jackstands from catalytic converter or exhaust manifold pipe.
- Install the engine protection shields. Refer to
Engine Protection Shield Replacement
.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.