Catalytic Converter: Removal: Notes
WARNING:
IF TORCHES ARE USED WHEN WORKING ON THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, DO NOT ALLOW THE FLAME NEAR THE FUEL LINES.
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Saturate the bolts and nuts with heat valve lubricant. Allow 5 minutes for penetration.
- Remove the bolts from the crossover pipe to the catalytic converter connection.
- Disconnect oxygen sensor wiring.
- Loosen and remove the nuts from the clamp that hold the catalytic converter to the exhaust pipe flange connection.