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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM20241500 TRXREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 184 (3.6L - EXHAUST SYSTEM - 1500)CONVERTER, CATALYTICREMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONLEFT
2024 Dodge and Ram 1500 TRX
Removal And Installation: Left
2024 Dodge and Ram 1500 TRXSECTION Left
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 RAM 1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
REMOVAL
WARNING:
If torches are used when servicing the exhaust system, do not allow any flame near the fuel lines or the fuel tank. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable(s). Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT - ETORQUE SYSTEM, 3.6L & 5.7L EZL .
- Remove the left front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE & WHEEL, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the left wheelhouse splash shield. Refer to SHIELD, SPLASH, FRONT WHEELHOUSE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION and/or SHIELD, SPLASH, REAR WHEELHOUSE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Saturate the exhaust flange bolts with Mopar® rust penetrant. Allow 5 minutes for penetration.
- Disconnect the upper oxygen sensor (2) wire harness connectors.
- Remove the upper catalytic converter flange bolts (1).
- Disconnect the lower oxygen sensor wire harness connectors (1).
- Loosen the lower flange bolts (1).
- Remove the nuts (3) and the left catalytic converter (2).
- Remove the lower bolts (1) and the exhaust flange gasket (2).
- If required, remove the oxygen sensors.
INSTALLATION
- If removed, install the oxygen sensors and tighten to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
.
- Install a NEW
gasket (2) and the lower bolts (1) loosely to the cylinder head.
- Install the left catalytic converter (2) and tighten the lower bolts (1) to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the catalytic converter to exhaust Y-pipe nuts (3) and tighten to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
.
- Connect the lower oxygen sensor wire harness connectors (1).
- Install the upper catalytic converter bolts (1) and tighten to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Connect the upper oxygen sensor (2) wire harness connectors.
- Check the exhaust system for proper clearance with the frame and underbody parts. A minimum clearance of 25.4 mm (1.0 in.) is required.
- Install the left wheelhouse splash shield. Refer to SHIELD, SPLASH, FRONT WHEELHOUSE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION and/or SHIELD, SPLASH, REAR WHEELHOUSE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the left front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE & WHEEL, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Start the vehicle and inspect for exhaust leaks. Repair exhaust leaks as necessary.
- Connect the negative battery cable.
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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.