
Warning:Refer toHot Exhaust System Warning. Preliminary ProcedureDisconnect the oxygen sensor electrical connectors.Remove the catalytic converter heat shield.Refer toCatalytic Converter Heat Shield ReplacementRemove the exhaust flexible pipe. Refer toExhaust Flexible Pipe Replacement. | |
1 | Catalytic Converter Nut (Qty:-4) Caution:Refer toFastener Caution. Caution:To prevent damage to the exhaust manifold flange or stud,make sure the flange is fully seated before tightening. ProcedureReplace nuts and gasket with new ones.Clean and inspect the studs on the engine cylinder head,replace as necessary.Verify that the studs are fully seated. Stud collar shouldtouch the surface of the engine cylinder head.Tighten nuts in a criss-cross pattern.TightenFirst Pass: 20-Y(15-lb-ft)Final Pass: 46-Y(34-lb-ft) |
2 | Gasket Tip:Improperly installed and/or leaking exhaust manifold gasketsmay affect vehicle emissions and/or On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) IIsystem performance. |
3 | Catalytic Converter Tip:If replacing catalytic converter,transfer both oxygensensors. |
Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (LFX) Emissions Catalytic Converter
Torque Reaction Against Timing Drive Chain Caution Valvetrain Valvetrain TimingIntake Manifold Disassemble Intake and Forced Induction Intake Manifold
Remove the throttle body bolts-(1).Remove the throttle body-(2).Remove and discard the throttle bodyseal-(3).Loosen the evaporative-(EVAP) solenoidbolt.Remove the EVAP solenoid-(1).Remove the manifold absolute pressure-(MAP) sensorbolt-(1).Remove the MAP sensor-(2).Remove the lower intake manifold b ...