Warning: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning in the Preface section.

Warning: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning in the Preface section.

Preliminary Procedure

Remove the catalytic converter heat shield. Refer to Catalytic Converter Heat Shield Replacement : 1.4L LUH and LUJ → 1.6L LDE, LXV, 1.8L 2H0, and LUW → 2.0L Diesel LLW

1

Catalytic Converter to Flexible Exhaust Pipe Nut (Qty: 3)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten
22 N·m (16 lb ft)

2

Flexible Exhaust Pipe

3

Catalytic Converter to Flexible Exhaust Pipe Gasket

4

Exhaust Manifold Brace Bolt (Qty: 4)

Tighten
20 N·m (15 lb ft)

5

Catalytic Converter

6

Exhaust Manifold Brace

7

Heated Oxygen Sensor

Tighten
42 N·m (31 lb ft)

8

Catalytic Converter to Cylinder Head Nut (Qty: 9)

Tighten
20 N·m (15 lb ft)

9

Catalytic Converter to Cylinder Head Gasket