Catalytic Converter: Service and Repair

CATALYTIC CONVERTER - 2.3L

Removal and Installation

Caution:
^ Do not use oil or grease-based lubricants on the insulators. They may cause deterioration of the rubber.

Caution:
^ Oil or grease-based lubricants on the insulators may cause the exhaust hanger insulator to separate from the exhaust hanger bracket during vehicle operation.

Note:
^ Exhaust fasteners are of a torque prevailing design. Use only new fasteners with the same part number as the original. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of exhaust components.





1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove and discard the nuts.
^ Discard the gasket.





3. Remove the U-bolt and disconnect the catalytic converter from the hanger.





4. Remove and discard the nuts from the muffler.
5. Remove the converter and muffler together.
6. Separate the converter from the muffler on the floor.
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Install a new gasket.
^ Install new nuts.