Catalytic Converter - RH Manifold

Catalytic Converter - 3.0L RH Manifold

Catalytic Converter - 3.0L RH Manifold:

Removal
1. Remove the exhaust Y-pipe.
2. Disconnect the RH heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connector.
3. Disconnect the EGR tube nut from the RH catalytic converter.
4. Remove and discard the 6 RH catalytic converter manifold nuts and remove the converter.
^ Discard the RH catalytic converter manifold gasket.
5. Remove and discard the 6 RH catalytic converter studs.
6. Clean and inspect the RH catalytic converter manifold.

Installation
1. Install the 6 new RH catalytic converter manifold studs.
^ Tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
2. Position a new RH catalytic converter manifold gasket.

3. CAUTION: Failure to tighten the catalytic converter nuts to specification before installing the converter bracket bolts will cause the converter to develop an exhaust leak.

CAUTION: Failure to tighten the catalytic converter nuts to specification a second time will cause the converter to develop an exhaust leak.

NOTE: Make sure to tighten the nuts in the sequence in 2 stages.

Position the RH catalytic converter and tighten the 6 exhaust manifold nuts in 2 stages in the sequence shown.
^ Stage 1: Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
^ Stage 2: Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).





4. Connect the EGR tube nut to the RH catalytic converter.
^ Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
5. Connect the HO2S electrical connector.
6. Install the exhaust Y-pipe.