Repair Procedures

Removal

1. Disconnect the oxygen sensor connectors and then, remove the heat protector (A).

Tightening torque :
9.8 - 11.8N.m (1.0 - 1.2kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7lb-ft)




2. Remove the catalytic converter (A).

Tightening torque :
Bolts : 43.1 - 45.1N.m (4.4 - 4.6kgf.m, 31.8 - 33.3lb-ft)
Nuts : 39.2 - 58.8N.m (4.0 - 6.0kgf.m, 28.9 - 43.4lb-ft)




3. Remove the exhaust manifold stay (B) and the exhaust manifold(A) with its gasket.

Tightening torque :
Nuts (A) : 39.2 - 49.0N.m (4.0 - 5.0kgf.m, 28.9 - 36.2lb-ft)
Bolts (B) : 29.4 - 34.3N.m (3.0 - 3.5kgf.m, 21.7 - 25.3lb-ft)




4. Installation is reverse order of removal.