Catalytic Converter RH: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation steps.
NOTE:
Clean all exhaust connections before reassembly.
All vehicles
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview
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FWD
- Disconnect the HO2S electrical connector.
- Disconnect the catalyst monitor electrical connector.
AWD
- Remove the HO2S. Refer to: Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) .
- Remove the catalyst monitor sensor. Refer to: Catalyst Monitor Sensor
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All vehicles
- Remove the muffler and tailpipe. Refer to: Muffler and Tailpipe .
- Remove the LH and RH exhaust flexible pipes. Refer to: Exhaust Flexible Pipe .
AWD
- Remove the rear driveshaft. Refer to: Rear Driveshaft .
- Remove the LH front wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
- Remove the front stabilizer bar bushings. Refer to: Front Stabilizer Bar Bushing
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All vehicles
- Remove the RH catalytic converter to transmission bracket bolts.
Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
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NOTE: During installation, loosely install the RH catalytic converter to transmission bracket bolts before the RH catalytic converter bracket through bolt is installed.
- Remove the RH catalytic converter bracket through bolt.
Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
- Remove the RH catalytic converter bracket through bolt.
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NOTE: Evenly tighten the fasteners during installation.
Remove and discard the RH catalytic converter nuts. Remove the RH catalytic converter.
Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
- Remove and discard the gasket.