Catalytic Converter - Underbody: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup, 2012 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2012 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2012 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Some applications are equipped with a catalytic converter delete pipe in place of the underbody catalytic converter. The catalytic converter delete pipe mounts in the exhaust system the same way as the underbody catalytic converter. The catalytic converter delete pipe does not have a Catalyst Monitor Sensor (CMS).
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
- If equipped, remove the skid plate.
- Remove the 2 exhaust Y-pipe flange bolts.
- Loosen the catalytic converter-to-muffler Torca® clamp or, if equipped, the catalytic converter-to-exhaust intermediate pipe Torca® clamp.
- If equipped, disconnect the exhaust intermediate pipe isolator and the front muffler isolator.
- Disconnect the catalytic converter from the isolator.
- Remove the catalytic converter.