Catalytic Converter: Service and Repair

THREE-WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT



1. JACK UP THE VEHICLE.
2. CHECK THAT THE CONVERTER IS COOL.
3. REMOVE THE 2 BOLTS AND EXHAUST PIPE CLAMP.

Torque: 29 Nm (300 kgf.cm, 22 ft.lb)

4. REMOVE THE 2 BOLTS, AND DISCONNECT THE BRACKET.

Torque: 19 Nm (195 kgf.cm, 14 ft.lb)

5. REMOVE THE 2 BOLTS AND 2 NUTS HOLDING THE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE TO THE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE.

Torque: 56 Nm (570 kgf.cm, 41 ft.lb)

6. REMOVE THE 4 NUTS HOLDING THE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLDS.

Torque: 62 Nm (630 kgf.cm, 46 ft.lb)

7. REMOVE THE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE AND 3 GASKETS.
- Installation Hint: Install 3 new gaskets.
8. INSTALL IN THE REVERSE ORDER OF REMOVAL.