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Catalytic Converter - Removal







REMOVAL





NOTE: This procedure covers removal of either the right OR left catalytic converter. Remove the appropriate parts for the side that is being worked on.

1. Raise vehicle on hoist.
2. Remove sill panel .




3. Apply penetrating oil to catalytic converter V-Band clamp and resonator band clamp.
4. Disconnect downstream oxygen sensor connector.

NOTE: Do not reuse V-Band clamp.

5. Loosen and remove V-Band clamp at exhaust manifold flange. Discard V-Band clamp.




6. Remove "A" pillar support isolator.
7. Remove "B" pillar support isolator.
8. Loosen band clamp at resonator.

NOTE: Do not reuse band clamp.

9. Remove catalytic converter from resonator. Discard band clamp.