Primary Catalytic Converter

Removing

Fig 1: Identifying Driveshaft Flexible Disc

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-- Remove the driveshaft. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Remove the electrical connector -2- for the Oxygen Sensor (O2S) after (TWC) Three Way Catalytic Converter -G130- from the bracket and disconnect it.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Electrical Harness Connector

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-- Free up the heated oxygen sensor wire.

NOTE:

Ignore -1 and 3-.

-- Remove the bolts and nuts -arrows- and remove the heat shield toward the rear.

Fig 3: Identifying Bolts, Nuts And Heat Shield, Removal

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-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2- and remove the primary catalytic converter mount.

Fig 4: Identifying Primary Catalytic Converter

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-- Loosen the bolt -3- and remove the clamp from the flange.

-- Remove the primary catalytic converter.

Installing

Installation is performed in reverse order of removal, noting the following.

For the correct tightening specifications, refer to MUFFLER OVERVIEW .

NOTE:

Replace the seal and self-locking nuts.

-- Install the driveshaft. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Install exhaust system free of stress. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING .