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Catalytic Converter Replacement (LUK)

Fig 1: Catalytic Converter Components (LUK)
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Catalytic Converter Replacement (LUK)

Callout Component Name
WARNING:

Refer to Exhaust Service Warning .

WARNING:

Refer to Eye Protection Warning .

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the exhaust front pipe. Refer to Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LUK) , Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LTG) , Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LKW) .
  3. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement (LUK) , Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement (LTG) , Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement (LKW) .
1 Catalytic Converter Fastener (Qty: 3)
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .


Tighten 
50 (36 lb ft).
2 Catalytic Converter Brace Fastener (Qty: 2)
Tighten 
58 (43 lb ft).
3 Exhaust Seal
4 Catalytic Converter
NOTE:

Transfer the catalytic converter brace as necessary.