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Catalytic Converter Replacement RPO LSJ

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1389438  Size: SH
  1. Remove the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) connector position assurance (CPA) retainer.
  2. Disconnect the HO2S lead (2) from the engine harness electrical connector.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

  4. Object Number: 1650818  Size: SH
  5. Bend the heat shield trough (2) down slightly until the HO2S lead (1) can be removed.

  6. Object Number: 1650820  Size: SH
  7. Remove the HO2S.

  8. Object Number: 1650812  Size: SH
  9. Remove the catalytic converter to muffler pipe nuts.
  10. Pull the muffler pipe rearward and down until the studs are removed from the catalytic converter.

  11. Object Number: 1650775  Size: SH
  12. Remove the catalytic converter pipe to exhaust manifold nuts.
  13. Remove the catalytic converter.
  14. Remove and discard the exhaust gaskets.
  15. Clean the flange mating surfaces of any remaining gasket material.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1650775  Size: SH
  1. Install a NEW gasket onto the exhaust manifold studs.
  2. Install the catalytic converter.
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the catalytic converter pipe to exhaust manifold nuts.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1650812  Size: SH
  6. Install a NEW gasket onto the muffler pipe studs.
  7. Pull the muffler pipe rearward and up until the studs are installed to the catalytic converter.
  8. Remove the catalytic converter to muffler pipe nuts.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1650820  Size: SH
  10. If reinstalling the old HO2S, coat the threads with anti-seize compound G/M P/N 12377953, or equivalent.
  11. Install the HO2S.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the sensor to 42 N·m (31 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1650818  Size: SH
  13. Route the HO2S lead (1) through the heat shield trough (2), once done bend the trough until the HO2S lead is secured.
  14. Lower the vehicle.

  15. Object Number: 1389438  Size: SH
  16. Connect the HO2S lead (2) to the engine harness electrical connector.
  17. Install the HO2S CPA retainer.

Catalytic Converter Replacement RPO L61

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1647986  Size: SH
  1. If equipped with regular production option (RPO) MN5, remove the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) connector position assurance (CPA) retainer.
  2. Disconnect the HO2S lead from the engine harness electrical connector (4).

  3. Object Number: 1648166  Size: SH
  4. If equipped with RPO M86, remove the HO2S CPA retainer (4).
  5. Disconnect the HO2S lead from the engine harness electrical connector (5).

  6. Object Number: 1650818  Size: SH
  7. Remove the wheel drive shaft heat shield. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Heat Shield Replacement .
  8. Bend the heat shield trough (2) down slightly until the HO2S lead (1) can be removed.

  9. Object Number: 1650820  Size: SH
  10. Remove the HO2S.

  11. Object Number: 1650810  Size: SH
  12. Remove the catalytic converter to muffler pipe nuts.
  13. Pull the muffler pipe rearward and down until the studs are removed from the catalytic converter.

  14. Object Number: 1650780  Size: SH
  15. Remove the catalytic converter pipe to exhaust manifold nuts.
  16. Remove the catalytic converter.
  17. Remove and discard the exhaust gaskets.
  18. Clean the flange mating surfaces of any remaining gasket material.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1650780  Size: SH
  1. Install a NEW gasket onto the exhaust manifold studs.
  2. Install the catalytic converter.
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the catalytic converter pipe to exhaust manifold nuts.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1650810  Size: SH
  6. Install a NEW gasket onto the muffler pipe studs.
  7. Pull the muffler pipe rearward and up until the studs are installed to the catalytic converter.
  8. Install the catalytic converter to muffler pipe nuts.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1650820  Size: SH
  10. If reinstalling the old HO2S, coat the threads with anti-seize compound, or equivalent.
  11. Install the HO2S.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the sensor to 42 N·m (31 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1650818  Size: SH
  13. Route the HO2S lead (1) through the heat shield trough, once done bend the trough (2) until the HO2S lead is secured.
  14. Install the wheel drive shaft heat shield. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Heat Shield Replacement .

  15. Object Number: 1648166  Size: SH
  16. If equipped with RPO M86, connect the HO2S lead to the engine harness electrical connector (5).
  17. Install the HO2S CPA retainer (4).

  18. Object Number: 1647986  Size: SH
  19. If equipped with RPO MN5, connect the HO2S lead to the engine harness electrical connector (4).
  20. Install the HO2S CPA retainer.

Catalytic Converter Replacement RPO LE5

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1647986  Size: SH
  1. If equipped with regular production option (RPO) MN5, remove the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) connector position assurance (CPA) retainer.
  2. Disconnect the HO2S lead from the engine harness electrical connector (4).

  3. Object Number: 1648166  Size: SH
  4. If equipped with RPO M86, remove the HO2S CPA retainer (4).
  5. Disconnect the HO2S lead from the engine harness electrical connector (5).

  6. Object Number: 1650818  Size: SH
  7. Bend the heat shield trough (2) down slightly until the HO2S lead (1) can be removed.

  8. Object Number: 1650820  Size: SH
  9. Remove the HO2S.

  10. Object Number: 1650814  Size: SH
  11. Remove the catalytic converter to muffler pipe nuts.
  12. Pull the muffler pipe rearward and down until the studs are removed from the catalytic converter.

  13. Object Number: 1650757  Size: SH
  14. Remove the catalytic converter pipe to exhaust manifold nuts.
  15. Remove the catalytic converter.
  16. Remove and discard the exhaust gaskets.
  17. Clean the flange mating surfaces of any remaining gasket material.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1650757  Size: SH
  1. Install a NEW gasket onto the exhaust manifold studs.
  2. Install the catalytic converter.
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the catalytic converter pipe to exhaust manifold nuts.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1650814  Size: SH
  6. Install a NEW gasket onto the muffler pipe studs.
  7. Pull the muffler pipe rearward and up until the studs are installed to the catalytic converter.
  8. Install the catalytic converter to muffler pipe nuts.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1650820  Size: SH
  10. If reinstalling the old HO2S, coat the threads with anti-seize compound, or equivalent.
  11. Install the HO2S.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the sensor to 42 N·m (31 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1650818  Size: SH
  13. Route the HO2S lead (1) through the heat shield trough (2), once done, bend the trough until the HO2S lead is secured.

  14. Object Number: 1648166  Size: SH
  15. If equipped with RPO M86, connect the HO2S lead to the engine harness electrical connector (5).
  16. Install the HO2S CPA retainer (4).

  17. Object Number: 1647986  Size: SH
  18. If equipped with RPO MN5, connect the HO2S lead to the engine harness electrical connector (4).
  19. Install the HO2S CPA retainer.