Dual Converter Y-Pipe

Dual Converter Y-Pipe





Special Tool(s)





Material





Removal and Installation

NOTE: Do not use oil or grease-based lubricants on the insulators. They may cause deterioration of the rubber.

NOTE: Oil or grease-based lubricants on the insulators may cause the exhaust hanger insulator to separate from the exhaust hanger bracket during vehicle operation.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.





2. NOTE: If installing a new dual converter Y-pipe, remove the catalyst monitor sensor for installation in the new dual converter Y-pipe.

NOTE: Apply anti-seize lubricant to the threads of the catalyst monitor before installation.

Using the special tool, disconnect the RH catalyst monitor sensor.
^ To install, tighten to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).

3. CAUTION: Do not allow the dual converter Y-pipe to hang from the flexible end. Support the dual converter Y-pipe.

Remove and discard the 2 exhaust catalytic converter nuts.
^ To install, tighten to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
4. Remove and discard the exhaust hanger from the Y-pipe.
5. Remove and discard the 4 dual converter Y-pipe nuts and remove the Y-pipe.
^ To install, tighten to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Install new dual converter Y-pipe gaskets.