Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la or lemon-manuals.org.ua

(Some people have issue connecting. LEMON is investigating. For now, use Firefox or change your DNS server)

Or, hide this message: temporarily or permanently

Catalytic Converter: Service and Repair

Catalytic Converter Location:




REMOVAL
1. Remove clamp holding muffler to converter.
2. Remove muffler from converter (it may be necessary to heat the connection).
3. Remove clamp securing converter to header pipe.
4. Remove converter (it may be necessary to heat the connection).

INSTALLATION
1. Install converter.
2. Install new clamp.
3. Install muffler to converter with new clamp.
4. Start the engine and inspect for exhaust leaks

NOTE: Replace any missing or damaged heat shields.