Catalytic Converter: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
^ Raise vehicle.
^ Remove front and rear catalytic converter flange nuts from exhaust manifolds.
^ Remove bolt and nut retainers at transmission case.
^ Remove two retaining nuts and bolts from the catalytic converter outlet connection. Discard exhaust converter outlet gasket.
^ Remove dual converter Y pipe.

INSTALLATION
^ Install dual converter Y pipe to manifold studs.
^ Install bolt and nut retainers to transmission case.
^ Install a new exhaust converter outlet gasket and attach dual converter Y pipe to the exhaust system flex tube.
^ Align exhaust system, starting at front of system. Tighten all nuts and bolts to specification. Check system for leaks and lower vehicle.