Danger: Do not use a service jack in locations other than those specified to lift this vehicle. Lifting the vehicle with a jack in those other locations could cause the vehicle to slip off the jack and roll; this could cause injury or death.

Warning: Refer to Hot Exhaust System Warning in the Preface section.

Preliminary Procedures

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Sensor 1 .
3. Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement .

1

Catalytic Converter Nut (Qty: 8)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten
22 N·m (16 lb ft)

2

Exhaust Gasket

Tip
Replace the gasket with a NEW one.

3

Exhaust Manifold Brace Bolt (Qty: 2)

Tighten
22 N·m (16 lb ft)

4

Exhaust Manifold with Catalytic Converter

Tip
If replacing the catalytic converter, transfer the heated oxygen sensor over to the new catalytic converter.