Rear Converter

1. DISCONNECT NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL CABLE FROM BATTERY.

CAUTION: Work must be started after 90 seconds from the time the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position and the negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery.





2. DISCONNECT SUB HEATED OXYGEN SENSORS FROM FRONT EXHAUST PIPE.
- Disconnect the 2 wire grommets from the floor.
- Disconnect the 2 oxygen sensors from the exhaust pipe.





3. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE (REAR TWC).
- Remove the 4 bolts holding the pipe support bracket to the transmission.
- Remove the 2 bolts and nuts holding the front exhaust pipe to the center exhaust pipe.
- Remove the 4 bolts and nuts holding the front exhaust pipe to the front TWC.
- Remove the pipe support bracket, front exhaust pipe and 3 gaskets.
4. REINSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE (REAR TWC).
- Temporarily install the pipe Support bracket with the 4 bolts.
- Temporarily install 3 new gaskets and the exhaust pipe with the 6 bolts and nuts.
- Tighten the 4 bolts and nuts holding the front TWC to the front exhaust pipe.

Torque: 43 Nm (32 ft lb)

- Tighten the 2 bolts and nuts holding the front exhaust pipe to the center exhaust pipe.

Torque: 43 Nm (32 ft lb)

- Tighten the 4 bolts holding the pipe support bracket to the transmission.
Torque: 43 Nm (32 ft lb)





5. INSTALL SUB HEATED OXYGEN SENSORS.
- Install the 2 oxygen sensors to the front exhaust pipe.

Torque: 44 Nm (33 ft lb)

HINT:
- Before installing the oxygen sensor, twist the sensor wire counterclockwise 3 and 1/2 turns.
- After installing the oxygen sensor, check that the sensor wire is not twisted. If it is twisted, remove the oxygen sensor and reinstall it.

- Install the 2 wire grommets to the floor panel.
6. RECONNECT NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL CABLE TO BATTERY.