Catalytic Converter: Service and Repair

Catalytic Converter Replacement (1.4L LDT/1.6L LXV)

Removal Procedure




Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning (Battery Disconnect Warning)

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).
2. Disconnect the front heated oxygen sensor connector.
3. Remove the oil level gauge tube.
4. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield.




5. Remove the catalytic converter upper flange nuts.




6. Remove the exhaust front pipe mounting bracket bolt.
7. Remove the catalytic converter lower flange nuts.
8. Remove the catalytic converter and the gasket.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the catalytic converter and the gasket.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution)

Note: Position the catalytic converter onto the exhaust manifold flange with one upper flange nut.

2. Install the catalytic converter lower flange nuts and the exhaust front pipe mounting bracket and tighten.

* The exhaust front pipe to catalytic converter nuts to 40 Nm (30 lb ft).
* The exhaust front pipe mounting bracket bolt to 40 Nm (30 lb ft).




3. Install the catalytic converter upper flange nuts to exhaust manifold nuts to 40 Nm (30 lb ft).




4. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield and tighten to 8 Nm (5.9 lb ft).

Note: Check the oil. If the oil dropped when removing the oil level gauge tube, check and refill it.

5. Install the oil level gauge tube.
6. Connect the front heated oxygen sensor connector.
7. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).