Exhaust Y-Pipe - Dual Catalytic Converter: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All vehicles

NOTE: Do not use oil or grease-based lubricants on the isolators. These lubricants may cause deterioration of the rubber. This can lead to separation of the isolator from the exhaust hanger bracket during vehicle operation.

NOTE: The exhaust Y-pipe dual catalytic converter is a 2-piece assembly. The RH and LH converters can be serviced separately as needed.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
3.5L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI)
Disconnect the LH Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) pushpin and electrical connector.
All vehicles
If equipped, release the 4 fasteners and remove the splash shield.

Fig 1: Locating Splash Shield Fasteners
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3.5L GTDI
Disconnect the RH HO2S pushpin and electrical connector.
3.7L, 5.0L and 6.2L
Disconnect the 2 HO2S pushpins and electrical connectors.
All vehicles
Disconnect the 2 Catalyst Monitor Sensor (CMS) electrical connectors.
Loosen the RH catalytic converter-to-LH catalytic converter Torca® clamp.

Fig 2: Locating Catalytic Converter Torca® Clamp
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Remove and discard the 2 LH catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold or turbocharger nuts.

Fig 3: Locating LH Catalytic Converter-To-Exhaust Manifold Nuts
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Remove the LH catalytic converter from the vehicle.
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles
If equipped, remove the 4 bolts and the transfer case skid plate.

Fig 4: Locating Skid Plate Bolts
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All vehicles
Using an appropriate tool, support the transmission.
NOTE: LH side shown in illustration, RH similar.

Remove the 2 heat shield bolts from the transmission crossmember.

Fig 5: Locating Heat Shield Bolts And Transmission Crossmember
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Remove the 2 transmission insulator and retainer/exhaust support bracket assembly nuts.
Remove the 4 transmission crossmember nuts, the 4 bolts and remove the transmission crossmember from the vehicle.
Remove the LH isolator cap from the transmission insulator and retainer/exhaust support bracket assembly.

Fig 6: Locating LH Isolator Cap Bolt
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4WD vehicles
Remove the 4 transmission insulator and retainer/exhaust support bracket assembly bolts and remove the transmission insulator and retainer/exhaust support bracket assembly from the vehicle.

Fig 7: Locating Transmission Mounting Bracket Bolts
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2-Wheel Drive (2WD) vehicles
Remove the 3 transmission insulator and retainer/exhaust support bracket assembly bolts and remove the transmission insulator and retainer/exhaust support bracket assembly from the vehicle.

Fig 8: Locating Exhaust Support Bracket Assembly Bolts
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3.5L GTDI and 3.7L vehicles
NOTE: Do not excessively bend, twist or allow the exhaust intermediate pipe to hang from the flexible pipe or damage to the muffler and tailpipe may occur.

Support the exhaust intermediate pipe with a jackstand.

All vehicles
Remove the 2 RH catalytic converter-to-exhaust intermediate pipe bolts.
With help of an assistant, remove the 2 nuts on the RH catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold or turbocharger joint and remove the RH catalytic converter from the vehicle.
- Discard the nuts.
  
  Fig 9: Locating RH Lower And Upper Catalytic Converter-To-Exhaust Manifold Nuts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.