Catalytic Converter: Service and Repair

Exhaust System:

1. Raise vehicle.
2. Remove front and rear catalytic converter flange fasteners from exhaust manifolds and bolt attachment at transmission.
3. Remove bolt and nut retainers at transmission case.
4. Remove two remaining nuts and bolts from the catalytic converter outlet connection.
5. Remove the converter from the vehicle.
6. Clean all mating surfaces.
7. Install the converter to the exhaust manifold and finger tighten the nuts.
8. Install bolt and nut retainers to converter and transmission.
9. Install a new flex joint gasket.
10. Install the converter to the resonator assembly.
11. Align the exhaust system according to the image.
12. Starting at the front of the system tighten all fasteners to the specifications listed in the image.
13. Lower the vehicle, START the engine, and check for exhaust leaks.