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Catalytic Converter: Removal

WARNING: THE NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS VERY HIGH. THEREFORE, NEVER WORK AROUND OR ATTEMPT TO SERVICE ANY PART OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM UNTIL IT IS COOLED. SPECIAL CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN WHEN WORKING NEAR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE CONVERTER RISES TO A HIGH LEVEL AFTER A SHORT PERIOD OF ENGINE OPERATION TIME.
  1. Disconnect negative battery cable at remote jumper terminal located at right strut tower.
  2. Raise vehicle on hoist.
  3. Remove exhaust system (Refer to REMOVAL - EXHAUST SYSTEM  ).
  4. Remove the torca clamp.
  5. Seperate the catalyltic converter from the muffler.
  6. Clean ends of the catalytic converter and muffler to assure mating of all parts. Discard broken or worn insulators, rusted clamps, supports and attaching parts. When replacement is required on any component of the exhaust system, it is important that original equipment parts (or equivalent) be used for the following conditions: 
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