Catalytic Converter: Service and Repair

Catalytic Converter Replacement

Removal Procedure





Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution Battery Disconnect Caution.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

Notice: Handle the oxygen sensors carefully in order to prevent damage to the component. Keep the electrical connector and the exhaust inlet end free of contaminants. Do not use cleaning solvents on the sensor. Do not drop or mishandle the sensor.

2. Disconnect the oxygen sensor electrical connector.
3. Remove the exhaust manifold cover with the bolts.





Important: The nuts and the stud may unscrew as a unit because of the high temperature associated with the exhaust manifold, but they can be re-used as such.


4. Remove the catalytic converter upper flange nuts.




5. Remove the exhaust front pipe mounting bracket bolt.
6. Remove the nuts from the exhaust front pipe-to-catalytic converter flange.
7. Remove the catalytic converter and the gasket.
8. Clean the sealing surfaces on the exhaust front pipe flange and the exhaust manifold.
9. Inspect the exhaust front pipe and the exhaust manifold for holes, damage, open seams or other deterioration which could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compartment.

Installation Procedure





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice Fastener Notice.

1. Install the catalytic converter and the gasket to the exhaust front pipe flange.

Tighten
* Tighten the exhaust front pipe-to-catalytic converter nuts to 40 Nm (30 lb ft).
* Tighten the exhaust front pipe-to-cylinder block bolt to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).




2. Install the catalytic converter to exhaust manifold nuts and the gasket.

Tighten the catalytic converter to exhaust manifold nuts to 40 Nm (30 lb ft).




3. Install the exhaust manifold cover bolts.

Tighten the exhaust manifold cover bolts to 15 Nm (11 lb ft).

4. Connect the oxygen sensor electrical connector.
5. Connect the negative battery cable.