Catalytic Converter - RH

Catalytic Converter - 3.0L RH

Removal

NOTE: Always install new fasteners and gaskets as indicated. Clean flange faces prior to new gasket installation to make sure of proper sealing.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Jacking and Lifting Service and Repair.

2. Remove the RH front wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Wheels and Tires Removal and Replacement.

3. Remove the pin-type retainers and position the splash shield aside.





4. Remove the exhaust flexible pipe. For additional information, refer to Exhaust Flexible Pipe - 2.5L, 3.0L Exhaust Flexible Pipe.

5. Remove the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) and Catalyst Monitor Sensor (CMS).

6. Remove the roll restrictor bolt and rotate the engine forward.

7. Remove the 5 bolts and position aside the catalytic converter manifold shield.

8. Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and the RH catalytic converter manifold brackets.

9. Remove the 3 nuts and the RH catalytic converter.
- Rotate the RH catalytic converter so the flex-pipe flange opening is facing toward the front of the vehicle to remove.

- Discard the 3 RH catalytic converter nuts and gasket.

Installation

1. NOTE: Do not tighten the 3 new RH catalytic converter nuts at this time.

Install the RH catalytic converter and a new gasket.

- Loosely install the 3 new nuts.

2. NOTE: Do not tighten the catalytic converter manifold brackets bolt and 2 nuts at this time.

Install the RH catalytic converter manifold brackets.

- Loosely install the bolt and 2 nuts.

3. Tighten the 3 RH catalytic converter nuts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

4. NOTE: Do not tighten the 5 catalytic converter manifold shield bolts at this time.

Install the catalytic converter manifold shield.

- Loosely install the 5 bolts.

5. Tighten the RH catalytic converter manifold brackets bolt and 2 nuts.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).

6. Tighten the catalytic converter manifold shield 5 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

7. Install the roll restrictor bolt.
- Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).

8. NOTICE: Prior to installation, inspect the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) and the Catalyst Monitor Sensor (CMS) wiring harness for damage.

Install the HO2S and CMS.

9. Install the exhaust flexible pipe. For additional information, refer to Exhaust Flexible Pipe - 2.5L, 3.0L Exhaust Flexible Pipe.

10. Install the splash shield and the pin-type retainers.





11. Install the RH front wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Wheels and Tires Removal and Replacement.