Catalytic Converter RH: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation steps.

NOTE: Clean all exhaust connections before reassembly.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
Remove the HO2S.Refer to: Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) .
Remove the catalyst monitor sensor.Refer to: Catalyst Monitor Sensor .
Remove the muffler and tailpipe.Refer to: Muffler and Tailpipe .
Remove the LH and RH exhaust flexible pipes.Refer to: Exhaust Flexible Pipe .
Remove the rear driveshaft.Refer to: Rear Driveshaft .
Remove the front tires and wheels.Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
NOTE: LH side shown, RH similar.

Remove the LH and RH upper stabilizer bar nuts and position the stabilizer bar up.

Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)

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Remove the RH catalytic converter to transmission bracket bolts.
Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

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- Remove the RH catalytic converter bracket through bolt.
  Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
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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)

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Remove and discard the gasket.

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