FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Installation





NOTE: When assembling exhaust system do not tighten clamps until components are aligned and supports have equal load on them.





1. Assemble catalytic convertor to exhaust manifold connection.
2. Assemble resonator pipe to catalytic convertor and attach to the supports on the underbody.
3. Install the muffler to resonator pipe and attach to the supports on the underbody.
4. Working from the front of system;
5. Align and tighten the catalytic convertor to exhaust manifold fasteners. Torque shoulder bolts to 28 Nm (250 inch lbs.).





6. Align each component to maintain position and proper clearance with underbody parts and that all supports have equal load on them. Tighten clamps to 80 Nm (60 ft. lbs.).
7. Connect ground strap.
8. Connect the downstream heated oxygen sensor.