Main Catalytic Convertor and Connecting Pipe

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the post-converter heated oxygen sensor.





2. Remove the connecting pipe nuts and the gasket from the auxiliary catalytic converter.





3. Remove the catalytic converter nuts and the gasket from the front muffler.
4. Disconnect the main catalytic converter and the connecting pipe from the rubber hanger.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the catalytic converter and the gasket to the front muffler. Use the nuts to secure the converter.
Tighten the catalytic converter-to-front muffler pipe nuts to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).
2. Connect the main catalytic converter and the connecting pipe to the rubber hanger.





3. Install the gasket and the connecting pipe nuts to the auxiliary catalytic converter.
Tighten the front connecting pipe-to-auxiliary catalytic converter nuts to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).





4. Install the post-converter heated oxygen sensor.
Tighten the post-converter heated oxygen sensor to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).