Removal Procedure
In order to avoid being burned, do not service the exhaust system while it is still hot. Service the system when it is cool.
Avoid contact with HOT components. Wear safety glasses and protective gloves to avoid personal injury.
Disconnect and reposition heated oxygen sensor -sensor 1 electrical connector (1).
Using the J-39194 - C Heated Oxygen Sensor Remover/Installer, remove the heated oxygen sensor -sensor 1 (1).
Turbocharger Heat Shield Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
Turbocharger Heat Shield (1) - Remove
Catalytic Converter Heat Shield Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Catalytic Converter Heat Shield Nut (2) - Remove
Catalytic Converter Heat Shield (1) - Remove
- Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor -sensor 2 electrical connector.
Exhaust Pipe Clamp (1) - Loosen
- Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
Catalytic Converter Nut (1) - Remove [2x]
Separate the exhaust muffler (1) from the warm up three-way catalytic converter and position to the left.
- Catalytic Converter Gasket (2) - Remove and DISCARD
- Lower the vehicle.
Catalytic Converter Brace Bolt (1) - Remove
Catalytic Converter Brace Bolt (1) - Remove
- Raise and support the vehicle.
Warm Up Three-Way Catalytic Converter (1) - Remove
- Catalytic Converter Gasket (2) - Remove and DISCARD
Exhaust Pipe Clamp (1) - Remove and DISCARD
Catalytic Converter Brace Bracket Nut (1) - Remove [2x]
- Catalytic Converter Brace Bracket (2) - Remove
Catalytic Converter Brace Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Catalytic Converter Brace Bracket (2) - Remove