Catalytic Converter: Service and Repair

Catalytic Converter Replacement (4.2L Engine)

Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.







2. Remove the nuts that secure the converter pipe to the exhaust manifold.







3. Remove the nuts that secure the converter pipe to the muffler.







4. Slide the catalytic converter out of the exhaust insulators and out of the vehicle.



Installation Procedure







1. Install the converter hangars into the exhaust insulators in order to secure the pipe to the vehicle.







NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Fastener Notice

2. Install the converter pipe to the muffler and secure the pipe with the nuts.
Tighten the converter pipe to muffler nuts to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).







3. Install the converter pipe to the exhaust manifold with the exhaust seal, and secure the pipe with the nuts. Tighten the converter pipe to the exhaust manifold to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
4. Lower the vehicle.