Rear Catalytic Converter
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Jeep Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
- Remove the air intake resonator. Refer to RESONATOR, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL
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- Disconnect the upstream (1) and the downstream (2) oxygen sensor harness connectors.
- Remove the upstream (5) and downstream (3) oxygen sensors.
- Remove the upper support bracket bolt (1).
- If equipped with FWD , remove the right side intermediate shaft. Refer to REMOVAL .
- Remove the lower engine belly pan Refer to BELLY PAN, INSTALLATION
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- Remove the lower intermediate shaft support bracket (1).
- Remove the Y-pipe. Refer to PIPE, EXHAUST, REMOVAL .
- Remove the catalytic converter to cylinder head upper flange bolts (5).
- If quipped with AWD , remove the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .
- Remove the catalytic converter by lifting and sliding the flange up and away from the cylinder head.