Right Hand Catalytic Converter

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 2006 Dodge Charger, and 2006 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: RH Catalytic Converter

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1 - FLANGE NUTS

2 - DOWNSTREAM OXYGEN SENSOR

3 - FRONT EXHAUST PIPE W/CATALYTIC CONVERTER

4 - CATALYTIC CONVERTER

WARNING: The normal operating temperature of the exhaust system is very high. therefore, never work around or attempt to service any part of the exhaust system until it is cooled. special care should be taken when working near the catalytic converter. The temperature of the converter rises to a high level after a short period of engine operation time.

Disconnect negative battery cable.
Raise vehicle on hoist.
Disconnect downstream oxygen sensor (2) connectors.

Remove muffler and resonator (Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM/MUFFLER - REMOVAL) .

Fig 2: Catalytic Converter Brace

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1 - LH CATALYTIC CONVERTER

2 - BRACE

3 - RH CATALYTIC CONVERTER

2.7L/3.5L Only - Remove nuts and cross-brace (2).
Remove catalytic converter to ball flange nuts (1).
Remove catalytic converter (3).