Catalytic Converter: Service and Repair

THREE-WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT



1. REMOVE CONVERTER
- Check that the converter is cool.
- Remove the 2 bolts and exhaust pipe clamp.

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

- Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the bracket.

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

- 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)

- Remove the 4 nuts holding the front exhaust pipe to the exhaust manifolds.

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

- Remove the front exhaust pipe and 3 gaskets.

INSTALLATION HINT: Install 3 new gaskets.

2. REINSTALL CONVERTER
INSTALLATION HINT: Installation is the reverse order of removal.