Removal and Installation

REMOVAL
^ Raise vehicle.
^ Remove muffler.
^ Remove three way catalytic converter retaining bolts and nuts, three way catalytic converter and remove exhaust converter outlet gasket from exhaust system flex tubes.
^ Discard exhaust converter outlet gasket.

INSTALLATION
^ Loosely install three way catalytic converter to exhaust system flex tube, using a new exhaust converter outlet gasket.
^ Install muffler.
^ Align exhaust system. Ensure muffler and three way catalytic converter are fully engaged. Tighten all nuts and bolts, starting at front of system, to specification. Tighten the three way catalytic converter retaining bolts and exhaust clamp nuts to 34-46 Nm (26-33 ft lb).
^ Check system for leaks. If OK, lower vehicle.