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

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. For additional information, refer to Exhaust Flexible Pipe - 2.3L, 3.0L 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 (97 lb-in).

2. Position a new RH catalytic converter manifold gasket on the studs.

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

NOTICE: 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 (177 lb-in).

- Stage 2: Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).





4. Install the shield bracket and the 2 RH catalytic converter manifold shield bracket bolts.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).

5. Tighten the 2 RH catalytic converter manifold bracket bolts.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).

6. Position the RH catalytic converter manifold shield and install the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

7. Connect the HO2S and catalyst monitor sensor electrical connectors.

8. Install the EGR tube.

9. Install the exhaust flexible pipe. For additional information, refer to Exhaust Flexible Pipe - 2.3L, 3.0L Exhaust Flexible Pipe.