Removal and Installation Procedure
REMOVAL PROCEDURENOTE: To prevent internal damage to the flexible coupling of the catalytic converter assembly, the converter must be supported. The vertical movement at the rear of the catalytic converter assembly must not exceed 6 degrees up or down.
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. If the vehicle is equipped with All-Wheel-Drive, remove the propeller shaft.
3. Remove the catalytic converter nuts from the exhaust manifold studs.
4. Remove the oxygen sensor.
5. Remove the catalytic converter bolts.
6. Remove the catalytic converter.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Position and support the catalytic converter under the vehicle.
2. Install a new catalytic converter gasket.
3. Install the catalytic converter bolts. Do not tighten the bolts.
4. Install a new catalytic converter seal.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
5. Install the catalytic converter nuts.
Tighten
5.1. Tighten the nuts to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).
5.2. Tighten the bolts to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).
6. Install the oxygen sensor.
7. Lower the vehicle.