Exhaust System Insulator, Hanger, Bracket Replacement (Converter to Transmission)

Exhaust System Insulator, Hanger, Bracket Replacement (Converter to Transmission)

Removal Procedure

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connector.
3. Remove the nuts that secure the catalytic converter pipe to the exhaust manifold.
4. Discard the old exhaust seal. Do NOT reuse the seal.
5. Remove the nuts that secure the catalytic converter pipe to the muffler.




6. Remove the bolt securing the exhaust hanger to the transmission mount.
7. Remove the transmission mount.
8. Remove the catalytic converter and exhaust hanger assembly from the vehicle.




9. Remove the exhaust hanger from the catalytic converter.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the exhaust hanger to the catalytic converter.
2. Install the catalytic converter and exhaust hanger assembly to the vehicle.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

3. Install the bolt securing the catalytic converter pipe hanger to the transmission mount.

Tighten the bolt to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).

4. Install the transmission mount.
5. Install the catalytic converter pipe to the exhaust manifold with a NEW exhaust seal.
6. Hand thread the nuts evenly against the exhaust flange until the pipe is secure.

Tighten the nuts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).

7. Connect the HO2S electrical connector.
8. Lower the vehicle.