Item 12: Catalytic Converter Assembly Removal Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer and 2004 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: If removing the converter assembly, the transmission crossmember must be removed.

Using a suitable jack, support the transmission.
Remove the heat shield bolts.

Fig 1: Removing Heat Shield Bolts
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Remove the plastic shield from the RH side of the crossmember.

Fig 2: Removing Plastic Shield From RH Side Of Crossmember
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Remove the four upper crossmember bolts.

Fig 3: Removing Four Upper Crossmember Bolts
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Remove the four lower crossmember bolts.

Fig 4: Removing Four Lower Crossmember Bolts
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Remove the transmission mount nuts and the crossmember.

Fig 5: Removing Transmission Mount Nuts And Crossmember
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Use a suitable jackstand to support the catalytic converter near the rear outlet. Use caution removing the catalytic converter. Make sure not to damage the manifold outlet flare, the converter inlet flare or the studs.