Service Procedure
Catalytic Converter
Removal
1. Open hood and disconnect battery negative cable.
2. Raise vehicle.
3. Remove front and rear catalytic converter flange fasteners and bolt and spring attachment at transaxle.
4. Separate catalytic converter inlet and outlet connections.
5. Disconnect HEGO sensor.
6. Remove converter.
Installation
1. Transfer HEGO sensor to new catalyst assembly.
2. Loosely install catalyst to resonator using a new gasket.
3. Connect HEGO sensor.
4. Install converter and exhaust pipe assembly to manifold connections.
5. Loosely install bolt, nut and spring to converter and transaxle.
6. Align exhaust system to specification. Starting at front of system, tighten all nuts and bolts to specification as shown in illustration.
7. Lower vehicle and connect battery negative cable.
AUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS DECAL
The preprinted Authorized Modifications Decal shown below is provided in the parts kit.
^ Insert your P & A Code and date and attach the Authorized Modifications Decal to a clean surface on the fan shroud.
^ Place the clear overlay on the decal.