Tribute 2WD V6-3.0L (2008)
Note
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If installing a new converter, remove the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) for installation in the new converter.
4. Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) tube nut from the RH catalytic converter.
5. Remove and discard the 6 RH catalytic converter and exhaust manifold nuts and remove the RH catalytic converter and exhaust manifold.
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Discard the RH catalytic converter and exhaust manifold gasket.
6. Remove and discard the 6 RH catalytic converter and exhaust manifold studs.
7. Clean and inspect the RH catalytic converter and exhaust manifold. See EXHAUST MANIFOLD INSPECTION. See: Engine, Cooling and
Exhaust/Exhaust System/Exhaust Manifold/Testing and Inspection/Exhaust Manifold - Inspection
Installation
1. Install the 6 new RH catalytic converter and exhaust manifold studs.
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Tighten to 11 N-m (1.1 kgf-m, 8 ft-lbf).
2. Position a new RH catalytic converter and exhaust manifold gasket over the studs
3. Position the RH catalytic converter and exhaust manifold on the studs and tighten the 6 exhaust manifold nuts in the sequence shown.
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Stage 1: Tighten to 25 N-m (2.5 kgf-m, 18 ft-lbf).
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Stage 2: Tighten to 25 N-m (2.5 kgf-m, 18 ft-lbf).
Caution
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Failure the tighten the exhaust manifold nuts to specification before installing the converter bracket bolts will cause the converter to
develop an exhaust leak.
Caution
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Failure the tighten the exhaust manifold nuts to specification a second time will cause the converter to develop an exhaust leak.
4. Connect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) tube nut to the RH catalytic converter.
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Tighten to 40 N-m (4.0 kgf-m, 30 ft-lbf).
5. Install the RH heated oxygen sensor (H2OS) using the special tool.
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Tighten to 47 N-m (4.8 kgf-m, 35 ft-lbf)
Note
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Make sure to apply anti-seize lubricant to the threads of the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) before installation.
6. Connect the RH HO2S electrical connector.
7. Install the exhaust crossover pipe.
