Catalytic Converter Replacement LE5, L61
Removal Procedure
Caution: Do not bend the exhaust flex decoupler more than 3 degrees in any direction. Movement of more than 3 degrees will damage the exhaust flex decoupler.
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the exhaust muffler nuts.
- Pull back the muffler assembly in order to separate the muffler from the catalytic converter.
- Remove the post catalyst heated oxygen sensor (HO2S). Refer to
Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Replacement for the 2.0L engine or
Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Replacement for the 2.2L or 2.4L engine.
- Remove the catalytic converter nuts.
- Remove the catalytic converter from the exhaust manifold.
- Remove and discard the catalytic converter to exhaust manifold gasket.
Installation Procedure
Caution: Do not bend the exhaust flex decoupler more than 3 degrees in any direction. Movement of more than 3 degrees will damage the exhaust flex decoupler.
- Install a NEW gasket to the exhaust manifold studs.
- Install the catalytic converter to the exhaust manifold.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the catalytic converter nuts and tighten to
46 N·m (34 lb ft).
- Install the post catalyst HO2S. Refer to
Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Replacement for the 2.0L engine or
Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Replacement for the 2.2L or 2.4L engine.
- Pull back the muffler assembly in order to join the muffler to the catalytic converter.
- Install the exhaust muffler nuts and tighten to
46 N·m (34 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.
Catalytic Converter Replacement LNF
Callout
| Component Name
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Preliminary Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the HO2S Sensor from the Catalytic Converter. Refer to
Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Replacement.
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1
| Turbocharger Exhaust Pipe Nut (Qty: 4)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten 50 N·m (37 lb ft) |
2
| Catalytic Converter Nut (Qty: 3)
Tighten 46 N·m (34 lb ft) |
3
| Catalytic Converter
Procedure
- Disconnect any electrical connectors as needed.
- Transfer any parts as needed.
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