Left Primary Catalytic Converter

Left Primary Catalytic Converter

Removing

- Remove the rear engine cover in - direction of arrows - if applicable.





• All cable ties opened or cut during engine removal must be reinstalled at the same locations during installation.

- Remove the front engine cover in - direction of arrows - if applicable.





- Remove entire air filter housing on left side of vehicle. Refer to --> [ Air Filter Assembly Overview ] Air Filter Assembly Overview.

- Remove the air guide pipe. Refer to --> [ Air Guide Pipe ] Service and Repair.

- Remove electrical connectors - 3 - for Oxygen Sensor (O2S) 2 behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) (G131) and - 4 - for Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 2 (G108) from bracket on right strut tower.





- Disconnect electrical connections and free up electrical wiring to HO2S 2 (G108) and O2S 2 behind TWC (G131).

- Remove bolts and remove front - 1 - and rear - 2 - noise insulation.





- Remove noise insulation bracket bolts - arrows - and bracket.





• De-coupling elements on primary catalytic converters must not be bent more than 10 degrees - danger of damage.

- Separate exhaust system at clamping sleeve - 1 -.

• Ignore - item 2 -.





- Remove left main catalytic converter bracket bolts - 1 - and - 2 -.

- Remove nuts - arrows - and remove left main catalytic converter.





- Remove bolts - 1 - and - 2 - and remove left primary catalytic converter bracket.





- Remove nuts - 1 to 3 - and remove left primary catalytic converter.





Installing

Installation is performed in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

• Replace gaskets and self locking nuts.

• Secure all hose connections with hose clamps appropriate for the model.

• During installation, all cable ties must be reinstalled at the same location.

- Align exhaust system free of tension. Refer to --> [ Exhaust System, Installing ] Exhaust System, Installing.

Tightening Specifications