Installation Procedure
- Clean all threads and flange faces of the intermediate exhaust system.
- Always check the condition of the catalytic converter to intermediate pipe flange gaskets and replace as necessary.
- Install the left post-catalytic converter HO2S to the intermediate exhaust system. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Bank 1 Sensor 2 .
- Install the right post-catalytic converter HO2S to the intermediate exhaust system. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Bank 2 Sensor 2 .
- Position the intermediate exhaust assembly to the vehicle using a suitable jack.
- Attach the intermediate exhaust assembly (2) by installing the center insulator hanger bracket to differential retaining bolt (1).
- Attach the intermediate exhaust assembly (2) by installing the front insulator hangers (1) if fitted.
- Tighten the intermediate exhaust assembly to rear muffler retaining bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).
- Align the intermediate exhaust assembly (2) to the right catalytic converter (1).
- Tighten the intermediate exhaust assembly to right catalytic converter retaining nuts (3).
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
- Align the intermediate exhaust assembly (2) to the left catalytic converter (1).
- Tighten the intermediate exhaust assembly to left catalytic converter retaining nuts (3).
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
- Connect the right post-catalytic converter HO2S electrical connector (1).
- Connect the left post-catalytic converter HO2S electrical connector (1).
- Connect the left rear muffler (1) to the intermediate exhaust assembly (2).
- Install the left rear muffler to intermediate exhaust assembly retaining bolts (3).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).
- Make sure that the exhaust system is clear of all other components and chassis. If the exhaust system is not clear of all the other components loosen all retaining nuts and re-align. Refer to Exhaust System Alignment .
- Lower the vehicle to the ground.
- Connect the battery ground cable to the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
- If re-programming is required. Refer to Control Module References .
- Perform diagnostic system check using diagnostic scan tool, clear all relative DTCs and inspect the system for correct operation.
WARNING:
Refer to Exhaust Service Warning .
CAUTION:
Refer to Exhaust System Inspection Caution .
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .