Dual Converter Y-Pipe - 3.0L (2V): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Sable and 2003 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Remove the bolts and engine roll restrictor.

Fig 1: Removing Engine Roll Restrictor
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Remove the bolt, ground strap, and nut.

Fig 2: Removing Ground Strap
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Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the splash shield and the air deflector.

Fig 3: Removing Air Deflector
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Disconnect the catalyst monitor sensor (CMS) electrical connectors.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Catalyst Monitor Sensor (CMS) Electrical Connectors
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Remove the nut and position the heat shield out of the way.

Fig 5: Removing Heat Shield
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Remove the nut.

Fig 6: Removing Nut (1 Of 2)
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Remove the nut.

Fig 7: Removing Nut (1 Of 2)
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NOTE: Support the exhaust with mechanic's wire.

Fig 8: Disconnecting Three-Way Catalytic Converter

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Remove the nuts and disconnect the three-way catalytic converter from the dual converter Y-pipe.
Lower the vehicle.
Remove the nuts.

Fig 9: Removing Nuts
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Remove the bolt.

Fig 10: Removing Bolt
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Using the special tools, raise the front of the engine.

Fig 11: Raising Front Of Engine
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Raise the vehicle.
Remove the bolt.

Fig 12: Removing Bolt
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CAUTION: The sharp edges on the converter can cut the CV joint boot. Make sure to protect the half-shaft boot with a suitable covering before removing the converter assembly.

Fig 13: Removing Dual Y-Pipe Converter Assembly

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Remove the dual Y-pipe converter assembly.
Remove the gaskets and, if necessary, the catalyst monitor sensors (CMS).
- Discard the gaskets.
Fig 14: Removing Gaskets
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