Legacy GT LTD Sedan AWD F4-2.5L DOHC (1998)
Tightening Torque: 18 ± 5 N.m (13.0 ± 3.6 ft-lb).
5. Tighten bolt which holds center exhaust pipe to hanger bracket.
Tightening Torque: 35 ± 5 N.m (26.0 ± 3.6 ft-lb).
6. Connect rear oxygen sensor connector.
7. Lower the Vehicle.
8. Connect front oxygen sensor connector.
REAR CATALYTIC CONVERTER
REMOVAL
1. Lift-up the Vehicle.
2. Disconnect Rear oxygen sensor connector.
3. Separate center exhaust pipe and rear catalytic converter assembly from rear exhaust pipe.
4. Separate center exhaust pipe and rear catalytic converter assembly from front catalytic converter.
5. Remove center exhaust pipe and rear catalytic converter assembly from hanger bracket.
CAUTION:
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Be careful not to pull down center exhaust pipe.
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After removing center exhaust pipe, do not apply excessive pulling force on front catalytic converter and front exhaust pipe.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Replace gaskets with new ones.
1. Install center exhaust pipe and rear catalytic converter assembly. Temporarily tighten bolt which installs center exhaust pipe to hanger bracket.
2. Install center exhaust pipe to Front Catalytic Converter.
Tightening Torque: 35 ± 5 N.m (26.0 ± 3.6 ft-lb).