Removal & Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
- If equipped, turn the air suspension switch OFF.
- Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) and catalyst monitor sensor electrical connector.
- Remove and discard the 2 catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold nuts.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Remove the catalytic converter-to-exhaust inlet pipe bolts, the flagnuts and the damper, then remove the catalytic converter.
- Discard the bolts, the flagnuts and the gasket.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Remove and discard the 2 catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold studs.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE:
RH shown in illustration, LH similar.
WARNING:
Shut off the electrical power to the air suspension system prior to hoisting or jacking an air suspension equipped vehicle. Failure to do so may result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs, which may result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
NOTE:
To correctly seat the converter, alternately tighten the exhaust manifold-to-catalytic converter nuts to specification.
NOTE:
Alternately tighten the catalytic converter-to-exhaust inlet pipe bolts to specification to draw the flanges together evenly.
NOTE:
Clean the mating surfaces of the exhaust manifold, the outlet pipe and the catalytic converter.
NOTE:
Always install new exhaust system fasteners and gaskets. Do not tighten the fasteners until all components are assembled. Make sure to tighten all fasteners beginning at the rear of the vehicle.