Catalytic Converter - Front - 2.7L: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect negative battery cable.
- Disconnect upstream oxygen sensor connector.
- Remove 3 converter attaching nuts that are visible from the engine compartment. See Fig 1.
- Raise vehicle on hoist.
- Remove exhaust cross-under pipe (Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM/CROSS-UNDER PIPE - REMOVAL) .
- Remove remaining bolt attaching converter to exhaust manifold.
- Remove catalytic converter.
- Remove and discard gasket.
| 1 - STUD |
| 2 - CATALYTIC CONVERTER |
| 3 - GASKET |
| 4 - HEAT SHIELD |
| 5 - NUT |