Catalytic Converter: Service and Repair

Catalytic Converter - 2.5L/3.0L/4.2L (17.50.05)

Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S).
- Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor electrical connector.
- Remove the HO2S.







3. Remove the catalyst monitor sensor.
- Disconnect the catalyst monitor sensor electrical connector.
- Remove the catalyst monitor sensor.







4. Loosen the catalytic converter retaining clamp.







5. Detach the catalytic converter.







6. Remove the catalytic converter.







Installation

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

1. 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.