Repair Procedure

How to use this service information .

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: Torque, N.m (lbf.ft)

: Replace

: Warning/Caution

: Inspection/Adjustment

*: Learning

: SPL Tool

: Required Removal

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: Torque, N.m (lbf.ft)

: Replace

: Warning/Caution

: Inspection/Adjustment

*: Learning

: SPL Tool

: Required Removal

1. A.-

   Key Information 

   Do the following before starting your work.

   Remove: 

   • Undercover Area Parts
   • • -

       Engine Undercover

     • -

       Rear Engine Undercover

   • Front Subframe Stiffener - Refer to: Front Subframe/Steering Gearbox Area (3.5L Engine) or Front Subframe/Steering Gearbox Area (3.0L Engine)

   Sub-Procedure 

   Figure 1 

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   Removal/Installation 

   NOTICE: 

   Do not bend the flex tube (a) of the under-floor three way catalytic converter excessively. (Figure 1)

   Figure 2 

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   Installation 

   • When replacing the under-floor three way catalytic converter, remove the protector (b) from a new under-floor three way catalytic converter. (Figure 2)
2. B.-

   Key Information 

   Do the following before starting your work.

   Remove: 

   • Engine Undercover

   Sub-Procedure 

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   Removal/Installation 

   • Refer to the Figure.

   Tool Details 

   Name
   a	O2 Sensor Wrench (Snap-on S6176 or equivalent)

3. C.-

   Key Information 

   Do the following before starting your work.

   Remove: 

   • Engine Undercover
4. D.-

   Key Information 

   Do the following before starting your work.

   Remove: 

   • A/C Condenser Fan Shroud - Refer to: Radiator Area (3.5L Engine) or Radiator Area (3.0L Engine)
   • Undercover Area Parts
   • • -

       Engine Undercover

     • -

       Rear Engine Undercover

   • Front Subframe Stiffener - Refer to: Front Subframe/Steering Gearbox Area(3.5L Engine) or Front Subframe/Steering Gearbox Area(3.0L Engine)
   • Under-Floor Three Way Catalytic Converter

   Sub-Procedure 

   Removal 

   NOTE:  Due to the high temperatures of the exhaust system, the exhaust nuts, studs, and bolts may seize preventing easy removal. If you encounter a seized condition, do the following.

   • Apply rust penetrant to the nut/stud or bolt.
   • Allow the penetrant to sit. The amount of time may vary.
   • Lightly tap the nut/stud or bolt with a hammer.
   • Slowly loosen the nut or bolt.
   • If the nut or bolt still will not loosen, repeat steps 1 to 4.

   Installation 

   • Installing the front warm up three way catalytic converter and the front WU-TWC bracket in the following procedures.

   Tightening Procedure 

   Step	Operation	Object	Detail
   1	Temporarily Tighten	All Bolts and Nuts	-> ->
   2	Tighten	All Bolts and Nuts	-> ->

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5. E.-

   Sub-Procedure 

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   Removal/Installation 

   • Refer to the Figure.

   Tool Details 

   Name
   a	O2 Sensor Wrench (Snap-on S6176 or equivalent)

6. F.-

   Key Information 

   Do the following before starting your work.

   Remove: 

   • Undercover Area Parts
   • • -

       Engine Undercover

     • -

       Rear Engine Undercover

   Sub-Procedure 

   Installation 

   • Install the rubber mount as shown.

   Installation Directions 

   Position	Direction
   a	Up

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7. G.-

   Key Information 

   Do the following before starting your work.

   Remove: 

   • Dashboard Upper Cover Extension
   • Cylinder Head Cover Area Parts - Refer to: Cylinder Head Cover Area (3.5L Engine) or Cylinder Head Cover Area (3.0L Engine)
   • • -

       No. 1 Cylinder Ignition Coil (Rear Side (Bank 1))

     • -

       Rear Coil Heat Insulator

   • Undercover Area Parts
   • • -

       Engine Undercover

     • -

       Rear Engine Undercover

   • Front Subframe Stiffener - Refer to: Front Subframe/Steering Gearbox Area (3.5L Engine) or Front Subframe/Steering Gearbox Area (3.0L Engine)
   • Under-Floor Three Way Catalytic Converter

   Sub-Procedure 

   Removal 

   NOTE:  Due to the high temperatures of the exhaust system, the exhaust nuts, studs, and bolts may seize preventing easy removal. If you encounter a seized condition, do the following.

   • Apply rust penetrant to the nut/stud or bolt.
   • Allow the penetrant to sit. The amount of time may vary.
   • Lightly tap the nut/stud or bolt with a hammer.
   • Slowly loosen the nut or bolt.
   • If the nut or bolt still will not loosen, repeat steps 1 to 4.

   Installation 

   • Installing the rear warm up three way catalytic converter and the rear WU-TWC bracket in the following procedures.

   Tightening Procedure 

   Step	Operation	Object	Detail
   1	Temporarily Tighten	All Bolts and Nuts	-> ->
   2	Tighten	All Bolts and Nuts	-> ->

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8. H.-

   Key Information 

   Do the following before starting your work.

   Remove: 

   • Air Cleaner Housing - Refer to: Air Cleaner Area (3.0L Engine) or Air Cleaner Area (3.5L Engine)

   Sub-Procedure 

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   Removal/Installation 

   • Refer to the Figure.

   Tool Details 

   Name
   a	O2 Sensor Wrench (Snap-on S6176 or equivalent)

9. I.-

   Key Information 

   Do the following before starting your work.

   Remove: 

   • Right Front Wheel - Refer to: Front Brake Area (3.5L Engine) or Front Brake Area (3.0L Engine)
   • Right Front Inner Fender (If Necessary)

   Sub-Procedure 

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   Removal/Installation 

   • Refer to the Figure.

   Tool Details 

   Name
   a	O2 Sensor Wrench (Snap-on S6176 or equivalent)