Catalytic Converter Replacement

Catalytic Converter Replacement (2.0L LHU)

Special Tools

EN-45059 - Angle Meter

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools Tools and Equipment.

Removal Procedure

Warning: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning Exhaust Service Warning.


Warning: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning Protective Goggles and Glove Warning.


Caution: Refer to Exhaust Flexible Pipe Bending Caution Exhaust Flexible Pipe Bending Caution.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.




2. Support the exhaust muffler (1).

3. Remove the 2 catalytic converter to the exhaust muffler nuts (3).

4. Remove the catalytic converter (4) from the exhaust muffler (1).

5. Remove the gasket (2).




6. Remove the 3 catalytic converter to the three way catalytic converter nuts (4).

7. Remove the catalytic converter (1) from the three way catalytic converter (3).

8. Remove and DISCARD the gasket (2).




9. Remove the 2 bolts (5).

10. Remove the 2 bolts (6).

11. Remove the 2 catalytic converter hanger bracket (3) along with the catalytic converter (2).

12. Remove the 2 catalytic converter insulator nuts (4).

13. Remove the 2 catalytic converter insulators (1) from the catalytic converter (2).

Installation Procedure




1. Install the 2 catalytic converter insulators (1) to the catalytic converter (2).

2. Install the catalytic converter hanger bracket (3) to the catalytic converter (2).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

3. Install the 2 catalytic converter insulator nuts (4) and tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb ft).

4. Install the 2 exhaust front pipe hanger bracket bolts M8 (5) and tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb ft).

Caution: Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution.

5. Install the 2 drive frame bolts M10 (6) and tighten a first pass to 60 Nm (44 lb ft).

6. Tighten the 2 drive frame bolts M10 (6) a final pass to an additional 30 to 45 degrees, using the EN-45059 - meter.




7. Install a NEW gasket (2).

8. Install the catalytic converter (1) to the three way catalytic converter (3).

9. Install the 3 catalytic converter to the three way catalytic converter nuts (4) and tighten the nuts to 22 Nm (16 lb ft).




10. Install a NEW gasket (2).

11. Install the catalytic converter (4) to the exhaust muffler (1).

12. Install the 2 catalytic converter to the exhaust muffler nuts (3) and tighten the nuts to 22 Nm (16 lb ft).

13. Unsupport the exhaust muffler.

14. Lower the vehicle.