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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2009 🢒 VUE - FWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Exhaust 🢒 Catalytic Converter Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1885654 Size: SH
  1. Remove the heated oxygen sensor. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Replacement.
  2. Remove the catalytic converter to exhaust manifold nuts (1).

    3. Object Number: 1885660 Size: SH
  3. Remove the catalytic converter to muffler nuts (1).
  4. Separate the exhaust pipe from the catalytic converter studs.
  5. Position and support the exhaust pipe out of the way.
  6. Remove the catalytic converter (2) and gasket.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1885660 Size: SH
  1. Install the catalytic converter (2) along with a NEW gasket to the exhaust manifold.
  2. Position and join the exhaust pipe to the catalytic converter studs.

    3. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Install the catalytic converter to muffler nuts and tighten to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

    4. Object Number: 1885654 Size: SH
  4. Install the catalytic converter to exhaust manifold nuts (1) and tighten to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
  5. Install the heated oxygen sensor. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Replacement.