Catalytic Converter: Service and Repair

Catalytic Converter

Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle.







2. Remove the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S).
1. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor electrical connector.
2. Remove the HO2S.







3. Remove the catalytic monitor sensor.
1. Disconnect the catalyst monitor sensor electrical connector.
2. Remove the catalyst monitor sensor.







4. Loosen the catalytic converter retaining clamp.







5. Detach the catalytic converter.







6. Remove the catalytic converter.

Installation







1. CAUTION: Never use jointing compound forward of the catalytic converter.

To install reverse, the removal procedure.
- Tighten to 40 Nm.







2. Tighten to 55 Nm.







3. Tighten to 40 Nm.







4. Tighten to 40 Nm.