Removal and Installation

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.

Remove the nuts.

Fig 1: Removing Dual Converter Y-Pipe - 3.0L (4V)
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Raise and support the vehicle.
Disconnect the catalyst monitor sensor (CMS) electrical connectors.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Catalyst Monitor Sensor (CMS) Electrical Connectors
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Support the exhaust system with a suitable jack stand.

Fig 3: Supporting Exhaust System With Suitable Jack Stand
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Remove the nut.

Fig 4: Removing Nut
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Remove the bolts.

Fig 5: Removing Bolt
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Remove the nuts and remove the dual converter Y-pipe.

Fig 6: Removing Dual Converter Y-Pipe
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Remove the gaskets and, if necessary, the catalyst monitor sensors (CMS).
- Discard the gaskets.
Fig 7: Removing Gaskets
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.