Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right

Catalytic Converter Replacement (6.0L - Right)

Removal Procedure




1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Disconnect the oxygen sensor connectors.
3. Remove the exhaust hanger bolts and hanger from the vehicle.
Warning: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning (Service Precautions).
Warning: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning (Protective Goggles and Glove Warning).
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

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

1. Remove the oxygen sensors and install into new exhaust pipe and tighten to 42 Nm (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 and tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb ft).
5. Tighten the exhaust pipe clamp nut to 54 Nm (40 lb ft).

Caution: Refer to Exhaust System Inspection Caution (Service Precautions).

6. Verify the exhaust system for proper clearance and the alignment of all components.
7. Install the exhaust hanger and bolts and tighten to 17 Nm (13 lb ft).
8. Lower the vehicle.