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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Catalytic Converter Brace & Fasteners
    GM2609441Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Install the catalytic converter into the catalytic converter brace (2) and loosely tighten the fasteners (1).
  2. Fig 2: Catalytic Converter V-Clamp
    GM2191860Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Install a NEW clamp into the position shown and loosely tighten the clamp fastener (1).
  4. Fig 3: Exhaust Front Pipe Fasteners & Gasket
    GM2609448Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  5. Install the exhaust front pipe (3) to the catalytic converter with a NEW gasket (2) and tighten the fasteners (1) to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
  6. Fig 4: Catalytic Converter Brace & Fasteners
    GM2609441Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Tighten the catalytic converter brace fasteners (1) to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Tighten the turbocharge clamp fastener to 13 N.m (115 lb in).
  10. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement (LUV) .
  11. Install the catalytic converter heated oxygen sensor - 1. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Sensor 1 .
  12. Start the engine and check for exhaust leaks.