Warning: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning in the Preface section.

Warning: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning in the Preface section.

Preliminary Procedure

1. Remove the catalytic converter heat shield. Refer to Catalytic Converter Heat Shield Replacement .
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
3. Remove the front compartment insulator. Refer to Front Compartment Insulator Replacement .
4. Remove the exhaust flex pipe. Refer to Exhaust Flexible Pipe Replacement .

1

Catalytic Converter Clamp

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten
10 N·m (89 lb in)

2

Catalytic Converter Bracket Bolt

Tighten
40 N·m (30 lb ft)

3

Catalytic Converter