Catalytic Converter RH
Catalytic Converter RHService Repair No - 17.50.04
Special Service Tools (Part 1):
Special Service Tools (Part 2):
Removal
1. WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Disconnect the LH catalytic converter from the exhaust manifold.
^ Remove and discard the 2 nuts.
3. Disconnect the RH catalytic converter from the exhaust manifold.
^ Remove and discard the 2 nuts.
4. Disconnect the 2 front exhaust hangers.
5. Disconnect the RH heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connector.
6. Disconnect the RH catalyst monitor sensor electrical connector.
^ Release the wiring harness.
7. Remove the RH catalytic converter.
^ Using the special tool, cut the exhaust pipe at the point indicated by a depression in the pipe.
8. Using the special tool, remove the HO2S.
9. Using the special tool, remove the catalyst monitor sensor.
Installation
1. CAUTION: Make sure the anti-seize compound does not contact the catalyst monitor sensor tip.
Using the special tool, install the catalyst monitor sensor.
^ Clean the components.
^ Apply an anti-seize compound to the thread of the sensor.
^ Tighten the catalyst monitor sensor to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs).
2. CAUTION: Make sure the anti-seize compound does not contact the HO2S tip.
Using the special tool, install the HO2S.
^ Clean the components.
^ Apply an anti-seize compound to the thread of the sensor.
^ Tighten the HO2S to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs).
3. NOTE: Do not tighten the retaining clamp at this stage.
Install the RH catalytic converter.
^ Clean the components.
^ Install the retaining clamp.
4. Attach the exhaust hangers.
5. Position the RH catalytic converter to the exhaust manifold.
^ Clean the components.
^ Tighten the new nuts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs).
6. Position the LH catalytic converter to the exhaust manifold.
^ Clean the components.
^ Tighten the new nuts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs).
7. Align the RH catalytic converter and tighten the retaining clamp to 55 Nm (40 ft. lbs).