Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side Removal Procedure
Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side Removal ProcedureWARNING:
Refer to Exhaust Service Caution].
WARNING:
Refer to [Protective Goggles and Glove Caution].
1. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield.
2. Remove the catalytic converter to exhaust manifold nuts (1).
3. Raise and support the vehicle.
4. Disconnect heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connector (2) from the engine wiring harness electrical connector.
5. Remove the right catalytic converter to exhaust flexible pipe nuts.
6. Remove the catalytic converter from the vehicle.
7. Remove and discard the catalytic converter to exhaust manifold gasket (1).
8. Remove and discard the catalytic converter to exhaust flexible pipe gasket (2).
Installation Procedure
1. Install a NEW catalytic converter to exhaust manifold gasket (1) onto the catalytic converter.
2. Install the catalytic converter to the vehicle.
3. Install a NEW catalytic converter to exhaust flexible pipe gasket (2) between the converter and the flexible pipe.
CAUTION:
Refer to [Fastener Notice].
4. Install the right catalytic converter to exhaust flexible pipe nuts.
Tightening torque
Tighten the nuts to 22 Nm (16 lb ft).
5. Connect the HO2S electrical connector (2) to the engine wiring harness electrical connector.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Install the catalytic converter to exhaust manifold nuts (1).
Tightening torque
Tighten the nuts to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).
8. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield.