Federal Models

PROCEDURE

Main Converters

Removal

1. Check that the Converter is cool.
2. Remove the 4 bolts holding the pipe support bracket to the transmission.
3. Remove the 4 bolts and nuts holding the front exhaust pipe to TWC, and remove the pipe support bracket.
4. Disconnect the front exhaust pipe from the TWC, and remove the 2 gaskets.
5. Remove the 3 nuts, Main Three Way Catalytic Converter and gasket from each side.

Installation

1. Using a 14 mm deep socket wrench, install a new gasket and the Main Three Way Catalytic Converter with 3 new nuts to each side.

Torque: 62 Nm (46 ft lb)

2. Temporarily install the pipe support bracket to the transmission with the 4 bolts.
3. Install a new gasket to each front end of the front exhaust pipe.
4. Connect the front exhaust pipe to the 2 Main Three Way Catalytic Converter with the 4 bolts and new nuts.

Torque: 43 Nm (32 ft lb)

5. Tighten the 4 bolts holding the pipe support bracket to the transmission.

Torque: 43 Nm (32 ft lb)