Catalytic Converter, Removing And Installing, Hybrid Vehicles: Removing

-- Remove the engine cover, refer to ENGINE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Disconnect the connector -left arrow- from the Oxygen Sensor after Three Way Catalytic Converter - G130- and Heater for Oxygen Sensor 1 after Catalytic Converter -Z29- -2-, then free up the electric wire -right arrow-.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Oxygen Sensor (O2S) After Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) -G130- Connector -Arrow- & Remove Cable Holder -Arrow-

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-- Remove the air filter housing, refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the nuts -arrows- accessible from above.

Fig 2: Identifying Catalytic Converter Flange Nuts

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-- Remove the front muffler, refer to FRONT MUFFLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING HYBRID VEHICLES .

-- Remove the bolt -2-.

Fig 3: Identifying Catalytic Converter

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-- Remove the drive axle cover -1- in the right wheel housing.

Fig 4: Driveshaft Cover -1-

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-- Remove the nuts -arrows- accessible from underneath, and then remove the catalytic converter downward.

Fig 5: Identifying Catalytic Converter Flange Nuts

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