Warning:Refer toHot Exhaust System Warning. Preliminary ProcedureRaise and support the vehicle. Refer toLifting and Jacking the Vehicle.Remove the exhaust manifold. Refer toExhaust Manifold Replacement.Remove the oxygen sensor after the catalytic converter. Refer toHeated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Sensor 2.Remove the catalytic converter brace. Refer toCatalytic Converter Brace Replacement.Remove the steering gear heat shield. Refer toSteering Gear Heat Shield Replacement. | |
1 | Exhaust Manifold Fastener (Qty:-3) Caution:Refer toFastener Caution. Tighten50-Y (37-lb-ft). |
2 | Exhaust Muffler Fastener (Qty:-2) Tighten40-Y (30-lb-ft). |
3 | Catalytic Converter Bracket Clamp Fastener Tighten50-Y (37-lb-ft). |
4 | Exhaust Insulator Hanger |
5 | Seal |
6 | Gasket |
7 | Catalytic Converter Note:Replace with NEW gasket and seal. |
When Should an Airbag
Inflate?
This vehicle is equipped with
airbags. See Airbag System.
Airbags are designed to inflate if the
impact exceeds the specific airbag
system's deployment threshold.
Deployment thresholds are used to
predict how severe a crash is likely
to be in time for the airbags to
inflate and help ...