Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the transmission crossmember. Refer to Crossmember Replacement (Lower Control Arm) .
- If replacing the three way catalytic converter remove the heated oxygen (HO2S) sensors (1 - 5) otherwise disconnect the heated oxygen (HO2S) sensors harness connectors. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Bank 1 Sensor 1 , Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Bank 1 Sensor 2 , Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Bank 2 Sensor 1 and Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Bank 2 Sensor 2 .
- Remove the catalytic converter pipe to the exhaust manifold nuts (1).
- Remove the exhaust seals (2 and 3) and discard.
- Loosen the band clamp bolt (1).
- Remove the catalytic converter pipe from the vehicle.