Exhaust Seal Replacement Manifold Pipe Gasket

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

Notice: Refer to Catalytic Converter Movement Notice in the Preface section.




2. Remove the engine right exhaust manifold nuts from the three-way catalytic converter pipe.
3. Suitably support the exhaust system.
4. In order to remove the exhaust seal disconnect any hangers necessary to reposition the exhaust system.
5. Reposition the exhaust system.
6. Remove the exhaust seal.

1. Install the exhaust seal.
2. Install the exhaust system.
3. Connect any hangers.
4. Remove the exhaust system support.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

5. Install the engine right exhaust manifold nuts to the three-way catalytic converter pipe.

Tighten
Tighten the engine right exhaust manifold nuts to 65 N·m (48 lb ft).

6. Inspect for leaks and underbody contact.
7. Lower the vehicle.

Exhaust Seal Replacement Catalytic Converter

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

Notice: Refer to Catalytic Converter Movement Notice in the Preface section.




2. Support the exhaust pipe and the three-way catalytic converter pipe.
3. In order to remove the three-way catalytic converter seal disconnect any hangers necessary to reposition the exhaust system.
4. Remove the catalytic converter bolts from the three-way catalytic converter pipe flange.
5. Reposition the exhaust system.
6. Remove the three-way catalytic converter seal.

1. Install the three-way catalytic converter seal.
2. Install the exhaust system.
3. Connect any hangers.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

4. Install the catalytic converter bolts through the three-way catalytic converter pipe flange.

Tighten
Tighten the catalytic converter bolts to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).

5. Remove the exhaust system support.
6. Inspect for leaks and underbody contact.
7. Lower the vehicle.