Catalytic Converter, Removing And Installing: Removing

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During Installation, Install All Cable Ties Back At The Same Position.

-- Remove The Engine Cover. Refer To ENGINE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Connector Bracket, Version 1:

Fig 1: Component And Connectors

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-- Disconnect The Oxygen Sensor After Catalytic Converter -G130- And Heater For Oxygen Sensor 1 After Catalytic Converter -Z29- Connector -1- And Free Up The Wires.

-- Disconnect The Connector -2- For The Heated Oxygen Sensor -G39- And Oxygen Sensor Heater -Z19- And Free Up The Wires.

Connector Bracket Version 2:

Fig 2: Identifying Heated Oxygen Sensor & Connector

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-- Disconnect The Connector -Arrow- For The Heated Oxygen Sensor -G39- And Free Up The Wires.

Connector Bracket Version 3:

Fig 3: Oxygen Sensor Harness Connector

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-- Disconnect The Connector -Arrow- For The Oxygen Sensor After Catalytic Converter -G130- And Free Up The Wires.

Continuation For All Vehicles:

-- Remove The Air Filter Housing. Refer To AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove The Noise Insulation. Refer To NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Vehicles With Parking Heater (CANADA ONLY)

Fig 4: Clamping Upper Coolant Lines On Coolant Pipe With -3094-

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-- Clamp Off The Parking Heater Coolant Lines At The Top Using : 3094 And Disconnect Them.

-- Remove The Coolant Lines From The Body -1-.

-- Clamp Off The Parking Heater Coolant Lines At The Bottom Using : 3094 And Disconnect Them.

Fig 5: Clamping Lower Coolant Pipes On Coolant Pipe With -3094-

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-- Disconnect And Remove The Coolant Lines -1- From The Body.

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Fig 6: Identifying Catalytic Converter

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-- Remove The Front Exhaust Pipe/Front Muffler. Refer To FRONT EXHAUST PIPE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Disconnect The Threaded Connection -1-, Remove The Screw -2- And Remove The Catalytic Converter Mounting.

-- Remove The Bolts -Arrows- And Remove The Right Drive Axle Heat Shield.

Fig 7: Drive Axle Heat Shield

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-- Remove the nuts -arrows- and remove the catalytic converter upward.

Fig 8: Identifying Catalytic Converter Flange Nuts

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