Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Fastener Specifications
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NOTE:
All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal. |
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| Application |
| Catalytic Converter Gasket |
| Exhaust Front Pipe Gasket |
| Exhaust Gasket |
| Exhaust Manifold Gasket |
| Exhaust System Intermediate Gasket |
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NOTE:
All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal. |
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| Application | Specification |
| Metric (English) | |
| Exhaust Pipe Clamp | 15 N.m (11 lb ft) |
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NOTE:
All fasteners listed in this table can be reused after removal. |
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| Application | Specification |
| Metric (English) | |
| Catalytic Converter Brace Bracket Bolt (LCV) | 22 N.m (16 lb ft) |
| Catalytic Converter Brace Bracket Bolt @ Engine Block (LCV) | 58 N.m (43 lb ft) |
| Catalytic Converter Heat Shield Bolt (LGX) | 10 N.m (89 lb in) |
| Catalytic Converter Heat Shield Bolt (LCV, LSY) | 9 N.m (80 lb in) |
| Catalytic Converter Heat Shield Nut (LSY) | 9 N.m (80 lb in) |
| Catalytic Converter Nut (LGX) | 58 N.m (43 lb ft) |
| Catalytic Converter Nut @ Cylinder Head (LGX) | 46 N.m (34 lb ft) |
| Catalytic Converter Nut @ Exhaust Manifold (LCV) | 50 N.m (37 lb ft) |
| Catalytic Converter Nut @ Warm Up Three-Way Catalytic Converter (LSY) | 22 N.m (16 lb ft) |
| Catalytic Converter Nut @ Exhaust Front Pipe (LCV) | 22 N.m (16 lb ft) |
| Exhaust Front Pipe Bracket Bolt (LCV, LGX) | 22 N.m (16 lb ft) |
| Exhaust Front Pipe Nut (LCV, LGX) | 22 N.m (16 lb ft) |
| Exhaust Front Underbody Heat Shield Retainer | 1.5 N.m (13 lb in) |
| Exhaust Hanger Bracket Bolt (LSY at Exhaust Rear Muffler Insulator) | 58 N.m (43 lb ft) |
| Exhaust Hanger Bracket Bolt (LSY at Exhaust Front Pipe) | 22 N.m (16 lb ft) |
| Exhaust Hanger Bracket Nut | 22 N.m (16 lb ft) |
| Exhaust Intermediate Hanger Bolt | 22 N.m (16 lb ft) |
| Exhaust Manifold Fastener Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values. |
Exhaust Manifold Replacement (LCV) |
| Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolt (LCV) | 14 N.m (124 lb in) |
| Exhaust Rear Muffler Heat Shield Retainer | 1.5 N.m (13 lb in) |
| Exhaust Rear Muffler Rear Hanger Bolt | 22 N.m (16 lb ft) |
| Exhaust System Intermediate Nut | 22 N.m (16 lb ft) |
| Turbocharger Heat Shield Bolt | 9 N.m (80 lb in) |
| Turbocharger Heat Shield Nut | 9 N.m (80 lb in) |
| Warm Up Three-Way Catalytic Converter Bolt | 22 N.m (16 lb ft) |
| Warm Up Three-Way Catalytic Converter Nut | 22 N.m (16 lb ft) |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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