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Installation Procedure

  1. GM2192214Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Install the exhaust front pipe (3) to the catalytic converter with a NEW gasket (1) and hand tighten the fasteners (2).

  2. GM2885882Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Flex Decoupler Caution .

    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

    Install the exhaust front pipe (5) to the warm up 3 way catalytic converter (3) with a NEW gasket (2) and tighten the fasteners (4) to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

  3. GM2192214Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Tighten the exhaust front pipe fasteners (2) to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).

  4. Connect the heated oxygen sensor - position 2 to the engine wiring harness.
  5. Start the engine and check for exhaust leaks.