Exhaust Y-Pipe - 3.5L Ti-VCT: Installation

NOTE: Do not excessively bend, twist or allow the exhaust to hang from the flexible joint or damage to the exhaust system may occur.

NOTE: Always install new nuts and gaskets. Clean flange faces prior to new gasket installation to make sure of correct sealing.

1.

Install the exhaust Y-pipe with new nuts and gasket and hand-tighten all fasteners.
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  Attach the exhaust Y-pipe isolator.

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2.

Evenly tighten the 2 new exhaust Y-pipe-to-Left Hand (LH) catalytic converter manifold nuts.
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  Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

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3.

Evenly tighten the 2 new exhaust Y-pipe-to-Right Hand (RH) catalytic converter nuts.
- 1.
  
  Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

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4.

Tighten the Torca® clamp retainer.
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  Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).

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5.

If equipped, install the splash shield and 3 retainers.

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