Catalytic Converter Replacement (Dual Exhaust - Right)

Catalytic Converter Replacement (Dual Exhaust - Right)

Removal Procedure




1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Disconnect the oxygen sensor connectors.
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. Loosen the nut retaining the exhaust pipe clamp to the muffler.
6. Remove the exhaust pipe and flange gasket.

Installation Procedure

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

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

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




2. Install new gasket to the catalytic converter pipe flange.
3. Install the exhaust pipe to the vehicle.
4. Install the nuts for the catalytic converter pipe to exhaust pipe.

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

5. Tighten the exhaust pipe clamp nut.

Tighten the nut to 54 N.m (40 lb ft).

Notice: Refer to Exhaust System Inspection Notice.

6. Verify the exhaust system for proper clearance and the alignment of all components.
7. Install the exhaust hanger and bolts.

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

8. Lower the vehicle.