For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

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

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

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the 3 nuts attaching the catalytic converter to the exhaust manifold.
3. Position the exhaust system rearward, enough to allow clearance to remove the seal.
4. Remove the exhaust manifold seal from the exhaust manifold flange. Discard the seal.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the NEW seal to the exhaust manifold flange.
2. Position the catalytic converter to the exhaust manifold.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

3. Install the 3 nuts attaching the catalytic converter to the exhaust manifold.

Tighten
Tighten the catalytic converter nuts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

4. Lower the vehicle.