Catalytic Converter: Service and Repair

EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

WARNING: Hot engines and exhaust system can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it and the exhaust system are cool before removing or installing the exhaust system.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.




2. Remove in the order indicated below.
1. Main silencer
2. HO2S (Rear)
3. Middle pipe
4. H02S (Front)
5. Front pipe
6. Exhaust manifold insulator No.1
(See Exhaust Manifold Insulator Removal Note)
7. Exhaust manifold insulator No.2
8. EGR pipe
9. Exhaust manifold
10. Exhaust manifold
(See Exhaust Manifold Gasket Installation Note)

3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Exhaust Manifold Insulator Removal Note
1. Remove the windshield washer tank with the washer tank connector connected before removing the exhaust manifold insulator.




Exhaust Manifold Gasket Installation Note
1. To install the exhaust manifold gasket, make sure that the convex side of the gasket is faced to the exhaust manifold side.