Catalytic Converter: Service and Repair

Catalytic Converter

Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the air deflector.
3. Support the exhaust system with suitable stands.






4. NOTE:
- Right-hand shown, left-hand similar.
- Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor electrical connector (HO2S).






5. NOTE:
- Right-hand shown, left-hand similar.
- Remove the (HO2S).






6. NOTE:
- Right-hand shown, left-hand similar.
- Disconnect the catalyst monitor sensor electrical connector.






7. NOTE:
- Right-hand shown, left-hand similar.
- Detach the catalyst monitor sensor.






8. NOTE:
- Right-hand shown, left-hand similar.
- Remove the catalyst monitor sensor.






9. NOTE:
- Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
- Loosen the catalytic converter retaining clamp.






10. NOTE:
- Right-hand shown, left-hand similar.
- Detach the catalytic converter.






11. NOTE:
- Right-hand shown, left-hand similar.
- Remove the catalytic converter.

Installation






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

NOTE:
- Right-hand shown, left-hand similar.
- To install reverse, the removal procedure.
- Tighten to 40 Nm.






2. NOTE:
- Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
- Tighten to 55 Nm.






3. NOTE:
- Right-hand shown, left-hand similar.
- Tighten to 40 Nm.






4. NOTE:
- Right-hand shown, left-hand similar.
- Tighten to 40 Nm.