For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement - Left Side.
- Remove the catalytic converter to exhaust manifold nuts (1).
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connector (2) from the engine wiring harness electrical connector.
- Remove the left catalytic converter to exhaust flexible pipe bolts.
- Remove the catalytic converter from the vehicle.
- Remove and discard the catalytic converter to exhaust manifold gasket (2).
- Remove and discard the catalytic converter to exhaust flexible pipe gasket (1).
Warning: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning in the Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning in the Preface section.
Installation Procedure
- Install a NEW catalytic converter to exhaust manifold gasket (2) onto the catalytic converter.
- Install the catalytic converter to the vehicle.
- Install a NEW catalytic converter to exhaust flexible pipe gasket (1) between the converter and the flexible pipe.
- Install the left catalytic converter to exhaust flexible pipe bolts and tighten to 22 N·m (16 lb ft) .
- Connect the HO2S electrical connector (2) to the engine wiring harness electrical connector.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the catalytic converter to exhaust manifold nuts (1) and tighten to 50 N·m (37 lb ft) .
- Install the exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement - Left Side.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
