Catalytic Converter: Service and Repair

Catalytic Converter:

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Raise and suitably support vehicle.
2. Catalytic converter clamp assembly (8) at exhaust crossover pipe assembly (4).
3. Exhaust pipe bolts/screws (11).
4. Exhaust pipe assembly (12) from catalytic converter assembly (7).
5. Catalytic converter hanger bolts/screws (31).
6. Catalytic converter assembly (7).

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Catalytic converter assembly (7) to catalytic converter hanger assembly (30).
2. Catalytic converter hanger bolts/screws (31).

Tighten
Converter hanger bolts/screws (31) to 41 Nm (30 lb. ft.).

3. Exhaust pipe assembly (12) to catalytic converter assembly (7).
4. Exhaust pipe bolts/screws (11).

Tighten
Exhaust pipe bolts/screws (11) to 20 Nm (15 lb. ft.).

5. Catalytic converter clamp assembly (8) at exhaust crossover pipe assembly (4).

Tighten
Catalytic converter clamp assembly (8) to 68 Nm (50 lb. ft.).

6. Lower vehicle.