Removal Procedure
Notice: To prevent internal damage to the flexible coupling of the catalytic
converter assembly, the converter must be supported. The vertical movement
at the rear of the catalytic converter assembly must not exceed 6 degrees
up or down.
- Remove the spare tire, if equipped with
all-wheel drive (AWD).
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
- Place a utility stand under the catalytic converter for support.
- Remove the catalytic converter to muffler bolts.
- Remove and discard the catalytic converter gasket.
- Remove the spare tire heat shield, if equipped with AWD.
- Remove the exhaust hanger insulators from
the underbody exhaust hangers.
- If the vehicle is equipped with AWD, use a utility stand in order to support
and lower the crossmember. Refer to
Rear Suspension Support Crossmember Replacement
.
- Remove the muffler towards the front of the vehicle.
- Clean the catalytic converter flange and the muffler flange.
- Remove the hanger insulators from the muffler assembly.
Installation Procedure
- Install the hanger insulators to the muffler
assembly.
- Install the muffler over the rear axle and towards the rear of the vehicle.
- Install the exhaust hanger insulators to the underbody exhaust hangers.
- If the vehicle is equipped with AWD, use the utility stand to raise and
install the crossmember. Refer to
Rear Suspension Support Crossmember Replacement
.
- Install the spare tire heat shield, if equipped with AWD.
- Install a NEW catalytic converter gasket.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the catalytic converter to muffler bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the spare tire, if equipped with AWD.