Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Removal Procedure
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE
.NOTE: To prevent internal damage to the flexible coupling of the catalytic assembly, the converter must be supported. The vertical movement at the rear of the catalytic converter assembly must not exceed 6 degrees up or down.
Important: Use caution handling the pipe that contains an oxygen sensor. Do not cut the wire. For removal or repositioning disconnect the connector.
- Remove the right exhaust manifold pipe stud nuts from the exhaust manifold studs.
Important: Suitably support the exhaust system where hangers are removed.
- In order to remove the exhaust seal disconnect any hangers necessary to reposition the exhaust system.
- Reposition the exhaust system.
- Remove the exhaust manifold pipe gasket.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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