Catalytic Converter - 3.0L RH: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Always install new fasteners and gaskets as indicated. Clean flange faces prior to new gasket installation to make sure of proper sealing.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
- Remove the RH front wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES article.
- Remove the pin-type retainers and position the splash shield aside.
- Remove the exhaust flexible pipe. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST FLEXIBLE PIPE - 2.5L , 3.0L in this service information.
- Remove the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) and Catalyst Monitor Sensor (CMS). For additional information, refer to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS - 3.0L (4V) -- FUSION & MILAN article.
- Remove the roll restrictor bolt and rotate the engine forward.
- Remove the 5 bolts and position aside the catalytic converter manifold shield.
- Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and the RH catalytic converter manifold brackets.
- Remove the 3 nuts and the RH catalytic converter.
- Rotate the RH catalytic converter so the flex-pipe flange opening is facing toward the front of the vehicle to remove.
- Discard the 3 RH catalytic converter nuts and gasket.
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