Converter, Catalytic: Removal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Fiat 500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.

Fig 1: Air Cleaner Assembly, Intake Hose, Fittings & Clamp
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Disconnect the two vacuum fittings (4), loosen the clamp (3) at the air to turbocharger inlet tube.
Disconnect the fresh air intake hose (2).
Remove the air cleaner assembly (1).

Fig 2: Upper Heat Shield Bolts & Nuts
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Remove the upper heat shield bolts (1). Remove and discard the nuts (2).

Fig 3: Charge Air Cooler Supply Hose, Heat Shield, Nuts & Bolts
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Remove the Charge Air Cooler (CAC) supply hose (5) from the turbocharger.
Remove the catalytic converter heat shield (3).
Disconnect the upstream and downstream oxygen sensor connectors.

Fig 4: Turbocharger, Catalytic Converter Clamp & Catalytic Converter Assembly
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Loosen the catalytic converter clamp (2) at the turbocharger (1).
Raise and support vehicle. Refer to HOISTING .
If equipped, remove the belly pan.

Fig 5: Front Exhaust Pipe Support Bolt & Flange Nuts
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Remove the front exhaust pipe support bolt (2).
Remove the exhaust flange nuts (1).

Fig 6: Catalytic Converter, Support Mount & Bolts
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Remove the nuts that secure the cross under pipe to the catalytic converter.
Remove the front exhaust pipe and flange gasket.
Remove the converter mount bolts (3).
Remove the catalytic converter lower support mount (2).
Carefully lower the catalytic converter (1) down and out of the vehicle.

Fig 7: Converter/Turbo Gasket Ring
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Remove the catalytic converter gasket ring (1).