Removal Procedure
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
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.
- Suitably support the exhaust system.
- Remove
the three-way catalytic converter hangers.
- Inspect the three-way catalytic converter brackets for serviceability.
Repair or replace as necessary.
Installation Procedure
- Install
the three-way catalytic converter hangers.
- Remove the support from the exhaust system and vehicle.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Inspect the exhaust system for leaks and underbody contact.