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Removal

Three Way Catalytic Converter:






WARNING: Three Way Catalytic Converter is hot. Allow the car to sufficiently cool down before performing removal to avoid burns.

1. Disconnect Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) connector.
2. Loosen 3 exhaust pipe flange bolts.
3. Loosen 2 bolts securing converter to exhaust manifold.
4. Carefully remove converter.
5. Remove the 4 bolts securing the heat shields.
6. If replacing converter, remove HO2S using an appropriate socket.