Catalytic Converter Replacement (Dual Exhaust - Left)

Catalytic Converter Replacement (Dual Exhaust - Left)

Removal Procedure




1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Disconnect the oxygen sensors.
3. Remove the exhaust hanger bolts and hanger from the vehicle.

Caution: Refer to Exhaust Service Caution.

Caution: Refer to Protective Goggles and Gloves Caution.

4. Remove the nuts retaining the exhaust pipe flange to the catalytic converter pipe.
5. Remove the nuts retaining the exhaust pipe flange to the muffler.
6. Remove the exhaust pipe.
7. Remove the flange gasket.

Installation Procedure

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

1. Remove the oxygen sensors and install into the new exhaust pipe.

Tighten the sensors to 42 N.m (31 lb ft).




2. Install new gaskets to the muffler flange and the catalytic converter pipe flange.
3. Install the exhaust pipe.
4. Install the nuts for the catalytic converter pipe to the exhaust pipe.

Tighten the flange nuts to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).

5. Install the nuts for the muffler to the exhaust pipe.

Tighten the nuts to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).

6. Connect the oxygen sensor connectors.
7. Install the exhaust hanger and bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

Notice: Refer to Exhaust System Inspection Notice.

8. Verify the exhaust system for proper clearance and the alignment of all components.
9. Lower the vehicle.