Catalytic Converter: Removal
- Loosen clamp and disconnect the muffler/resonator assembly from catalytic converter pipe.
- Disconnect downstream oxygen sensor electrical connector. See Fig 1. For removal of downstream oxygen sensor, (Refer to FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL INJECTION/O2 SENSOR - REMOVAL)
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1 - OXYGEN SENSOR CONNECTOR 2 - CATALYTIC CONVERTER 3 - DOWNSTREAM OXYGEN SENSOR 4 - ENGINE HARNESS CONNECTOR - Remove catalytic converter to exhaust manifold attaching fasteners. See Fig 2.
- Remove catalytic converter and gasket. See Fig 2.
| 1 - FLAG NUT |
| 2 - GASKET |
| 3 - BOLT |
| 4 - CATALYTIC CONVERTER |