2009 Chevrolet Equinox Muffler

First, install one Exhaust Manifold bolt to the exhaust manifold. Install the new exhaust manifold gasket onto the cylinder head bolt and install the exhaust manifold to the catalytic converter. Next, install the remaining exhaust manifold bolts and tighten them to 20 nm. After that install the catalytic converter to the exhaust manifold nuts and tighten it to 50 Nm. Install the oil level indicator and install the exhaust manifold heat shield.

Make sure to position the rear exhaust manifold heat shield to the engine and install the bolts. Tighten the bolts to 50 Nm and lower the vehicle.

Install the exhaust flexible pipe to the muffler, insert the new catalytic converter and install the exhaust flexible pipe. Next, tighten the exhaust muffler clamps to 5 Nm and install the flexible pipe insulator to the pipe hanger. Finally, install the right/left catalytic converter to the exhaust flexible pipe nuts and tighten it to 25 Nm.