Catalytic Converter - RH Manifold

Catalytic Converter - 3.0L RH Manifold, Front Wheel Drive (FWD)

Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Remove the exhaust flexible pipe.
3. Remove the EGR tube.
4. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) and catalyst monitor sensor electrical connectors.
5. Remove the 2 bolts and the RH catalytic converter manifold shield.
6. Remove the 2 RH catalytic converter manifold shield bracket bolts and the shield bracket.
7. Loosen the 2 RH catalytic converter manifold bracket bolts.
8. Remove the 6 nuts and the RH catalytic converter manifold.
^ Discard the 6 RH catalytic converter manifold nuts and gasket.
9. Remove the 6 RH catalytic converter manifold studs and discard.
10. Clean and inspect the catalytic converter manifold.

Installation
1. Install the 6 new RH catalytic converter manifold studs.
^ Tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
2. Position a new RH catalytic converter manifold gasket on the studs.

3. CAUTION: Failure to tighten the catalytic converter nuts to specification before installing the converter bracket bolts will cause the converter to develop an exhaust leak.

CAUTION: Failure to tighten the catalytic converter nuts to specification a second time will cause the converter to develop an exhaust leak.

NOTE: Make sure to tighten the nuts in the sequence shown in 2 stages.

Position the RH catalytic converter manifold and tighten the 6 new nuts in the sequence shown, in 2 stages.
^ Stage 1: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
^ Stage 2: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).





4. Install the shield bracket and the 2 RH catalytic converter manifold shield bracket bolts.
^ Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
5. Tighten the 2 RH catalytic converter manifold bracket bolts.
^ Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
6. Position the RH catalytic converter manifold shield and install the 2 bolts.
^ Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-inch).
7. Connect the HO2S and catalyst monitor sensor electrical connectors.
8. Install the EGR tube.
9. Install the exhaust flexible pipe.