Front Converter(s)

1. REMOVE FRONT CATALYTIC CONVERTER (NO.2 FRONT EXHAUST PIPE).
- Check that the converter is cool.





- Remove the 2 bolts and nuts holding the catalytic converters to the front exhaust pipe.
- Remove the 2 bolts and pipe support bracket from the transmission.
- Disconnect the front exhaust pipe from the catalytic converter, and remove the gasket.





- Remove the 4 nuts holding the catalytic converter to the exhaust manifolds.





2. REINSTALL FRONT CATALYTIC CONVERTER (NO.2 FRONT EXHAUST PIPE).
- Install 2 new gaskets and the catalytic converter to the exhaust manifolds with 4 new nuts.

Torque: 62 Nm (46 ft lb)

- Install the pipe support bracket to the transmission with the 2 bolts.

Torque: 43 Nm (32 ft lb)

- Install a new gasket to front end of the front exhaust pipe, and torque the front exhaust pipe to the catalytic converter.

Torque: 43 Nm (32 ft lb)