Catalytic Converter - Left Side: Notes

REMOVAL 

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable(s). Refer to 3.6L, BATTERY DISCONNECT & CONNECT - DUAL 12 VOLT BATTERY SYSTEM .
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
3. Remove the front propeller shaft. Refer to SHAFTS, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
4. Remove the exhaust Y-pipe Refer to Y-PIPE, EXHAUST, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
5. Remove the left side tire and wheel assembly. Refer to WHEEL AND TIRE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
6. Remove the left side wheelhouse splash shield. Refer to SHIELD, SPLASH, FRONT WHEELHOUSE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION and/or SHIELD, SPLASH, REAR WHEELHOUSE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

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   1 - Upstream O2 Sensor Wiring Harness Connector

7. Disconnect the upstream oxygen sensors wiring harness connector.

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   1 - Downstream O2 Sensor Wiring Harness Connector

8. Disconnect the downstream oxygen sensors wiring harness connector.

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   1 - Catalytic Converter Bolts

   NOTE:

   The catalytic converter flange is secured to the cylinder head. A steel sleeve holds the lower section of the converter flange to the head while two bolts fasten the flange to the cylinder head. The steel sleeve does not need to be removed for catalytic converter removal.

9. Saturate the bolts with Mopar® Rust Penetrant lubricant. Allow 5 minutes for penetration.
10. Remove the upper catalytic converter flange bolts.
11. Raise and support the vehicle.

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    1 - Catalytic Converter

    NOTE:

    The catalytic converter flange is secured to the cylinder head. A steel sleeve holds the lower section of the converter flange to the head while two bolts fasten the flange to the cylinder head. The steel sleeve does not need to be removed for converter removal.

12. Using care, lift the catalytic converter upward to remove it from the steel sleeve and out from the bottom of the vehicle.

INSTALLATION 

During installation, torque the fasteners to the specifications in the torque table(s) below.

Follow the removal procedure in reverse for general reassembly of the components on the vehicle. The steps listed below are calling out specific procedures that should be followed during installation.

• Using a NEW  gasket, position the catalytic converter assembly into the steel sleeve on the cylinder head through the bottom of the vehicle.
• Make sure the exhaust pipe/exhaust system is aligned and has the proper clearance. The minimum clearance is 25 mm (1 inch). Make the necessary adjustments, if needed.
• Start the engine and inspect for leaks. Repair exhaust leaks as necessary.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS