Exhaust System Alignment

• 1.
  
  With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to Jacking and Lifting .

• 2.
  
  Release the fasteners and remove the underbody splash shield.

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• 3.
  
  Loosen all exhaust component fasteners and clamps from the turbocharger to the muffler and tailpipe.

NOTE: Make sure the exhaust isolators are not torn, damaged or binding.
• 4.
  Beginning at the front of the vehicle, align the exhaust system to establish the maximum clearance to surrounding components.

• 5.
  
  Tighten the RH catalytic converter flange nuts in the following sequence:

  • 1.
    
    Partially tighten the RH lower catalytic converter flange nut.

  • 2.
    
    Tighten the RH upper catalytic converter flange nut.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

  • 3.
    
    Tighten the RH lower catalytic converter flange nut.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

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• 6.
  
  Tighten the RH catalytic converter to LH catalytic converter clamp.
  • Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).

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• 7.
  
  Tighten the LH catalytic converter flange nuts in the following sequence:

  • 1.
    
    Partially tighten the LH lower catalytic converter flange nut.

  • 2.
    
    Tighten the LH upper catalytic converter flange nut.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

  • 3.
    
    Tighten the LH lower catalytic converter flange nut.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

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• 8.
  
  Tighten the dual catalytic converter to muffler flange bolts and tighten in the following sequence:

  • 1.
    
    Snug the outer dual catalytic converter to muffler flange bolt.

  • 2.
    
    Tighten the inner dual catalytic converter to muffler flange bolt.
    • Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).

  • 3.
    
    Tighten the outer dual catalytic converter to muffler flange bolt.
    • Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).

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NOTE: Make sure the locator tab is in position before tightening components.
• 9.
  

  • 1.
    
    Tighten the muffler and tailpipe Torca® clamp.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

  • 2.
    
    Tighten the bolts to the isolator bracket to frame.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

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• 10.
  
  Start the engine and check the exhaust system for leaks.

• 11.
  
  Install the fasteners and the underbody splash shield.

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