Catalytic Converter RH

Catalytic Converter RH
This is a "Trustmark Authoring Standards (TAS) Repair Procedure"
- TAS style procedures can be identified by steps that have no accompanying step text and the magenta color of the electrical connectors and fasteners such as nuts, bolts, clamps or clips.
- TAS removal and installation procedures use a sequence of color illustrations to indicate the order to be followed when removing/disassembling or installing/assembling a component.
- Many of the TAS procedures will have the installation information within the removal steps.
- The TAS color illustrations use a variety of symbols to indicate important details of the procedures. It is important to understand these symbols in order to properly used the TAS procedures.
Refer to How to Use TAS Procedures and TAS Symbol Glossary at Vehicle | Description and Operation for additional information on these TAS procedures.
For additional information, refer to How to Use TAS Procedures How to Use TAS Procedures
For additional information, refer to TAS Symbol Glossary TAS Symbols Glossary
Removal

NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
For additional information, refer to Battery Disconnect and Connect Battery Disconnect and Connect

WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.

WARNING: Observe due care when working near a hot exhaust system.
1 Raise and support the vehicle.
For additional information, refer to Air Deflector Service and Repair
For additional information, refer to Engine Rear Undershield Engine Rear Undershield





CAUTION: Make sure the catalyst monitor sensor wiring harness is not twisted more than 180 degrees and is not in contact with either the exhaust or driveshaft.





CAUTION: Make sure that the exhaust system is supported with suitable retaining straps.
Tighten the top retaining nut first.
Top nut: 40 Nm
Bottom nut: 40 Nm





CAUTION: Make sure that the exhaust system is supported with suitable retaining straps.

Torque to: 55 Nm





CAUTION: Make sure the anti-seize compound does not contact the catalyst monitor sensor tip.

CAUTION: If accidentally dropped or knocked install a new sensor.

NOTE:
Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.

NOTE:
If the original sensor is to be installed, apply lubricant meeting specification ESE-M12A4-A to the thread of the sensor.

Torque to: 48 Nm

Installation
1 To install, reverse the removal procedure.

NOTE:
For NAS vehicles only.
2 If required, carry out a long drive cycle.
For additional information, refer to Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Long Drive Cycle Self-Test Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Long Drive Cycle Self-Test