Tightening torques for threaded connections Tightening torques for threaded connections PROGRAM Nm lb-ft lb-in Catalytic Converter Pipe Upper Flange Nuts 40 30 - Nuts connecting the catalytic converter...
Location of exhaust system components 1. Catalytic converter 2. Exhaust pipe support bracket 3. Muffler inlet pipe assembly 4. Underbody catalytic converter (UCC) 5. Heat Shield UCC 6. Front...
Diagnostics of the exhaust system STATE Probable cause Elimination Exhaust gas leak Leaks at pipe connections. Tightening nuts and bolts to the specified torque. Damaged or improperly installed...
Catalytic converter Removal procedure 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Remove the lower engine shield. 3. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield with bolts. 4. Loosen...
Muffler inlet pipe Removal procedure 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Remove the lower engine shield. 3. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor connector. 4. Unscrew the...
Underbody catalytic converter (UCC) Removal procedure 1. Remove the gasket and nuts securing the exhaust downpipe to the underbody catalytic converter (UCC). 2. Remove the gasket and nuts...
Front muffler — removal and installation Removal procedure 1. Remove the gasket and nuts securing the front muffler pipe to the underbody catalytic converter (UCC). 2. Remove the gaskets and nuts...
Rear muffler — removal and installation Removal procedure 1. Remove the gaskets and nuts securing both flanges of the rear muffler pipe to the flange of the front muffler pipe. 2. Disconnect both...