Catalytic Converter Replacement (Standard Converter)
Removal Procedure1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the two bolts from the front pipe assembly and separate the front pipe from the catalytic converter assembly (5).
3. Remove the electrical connector at the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S2)(6).
4. Remove the two nuts from the catalytic converter assembly (1) and separate from the resonator/muffler/tail pipe assembly (2).
5. Remove the hanger supporting the catalytic converter assembly.
6. Remove the catalytic converter assembly from the vehicle.
7. Clean the gasket and the seal mating surfaces.
Installation Procedure
Important: When installing a new exhaust system component, always use new gaskets and seals.
1. Install the catalytic converter assembly (5) to the vehicle.
2. Support the catalytic converter assembly with a hanger.
3. Attach the catalytic converter assembly with a new gasket to the resonator/muffler/tail pipe assembly (7).
4. Secure the resonator/muffler/tail pipe assembly with two nuts. Do not fully tighten the nuts.
5. Attach the electrical connector to the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S2)(6).
6. Use a new seal, and connect the front pipe to the catalytic converter assembly and secure with two bolts. Do not fully tighten the bolts.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
7. Align all system components before tightening the fasteners, in order to prevent noise or vibrations.
^ Tighten the front pipe to catalytic converter assembly bolts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the catalytic converter to resonator/muffler/tail pipe assembly nuts to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).
8. Lower the vehicle.