Left Side

REMOVAL 

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable(s). Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECTION .
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
3. Remove the front propeller shaft. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
4. Remove the exhaust Y-pipe Refer to Y-PIPE, EXHAUST, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
5. Remove the left side tire and wheel assembly. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
6. Remove the left side wheelhouse splash shield. Refer to SHIELD, SPLASH, FRONT WHEELHOUSE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION , and SHIELD, SPLASH, REAR WHEELHOUSE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

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7. Disconnect the up stream oxygen sensors wiring harness connector (1).

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8. Disconnect the down stream oxygen sensors wiring harness connector (1).

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   NOTE:

   The catalytic converter flange is secured to the cylinder head. A steel sleeve holds the lower section of the converter flange to the head while two bolts fasten the flange to the cylinder head. The steel sleeve does not need to be removed for catalytic converter removal.

9. Saturate the bolts (1) with Mopar® Rust Penetrant lubricant. Allow 5 minutes for penetration.
10. Remove the upper catalytic converter flange bolts (1).
11. Raise and support the vehicle.

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12. Using care, lift the catalytic converter (1) upwards to remove it from the steel sleeve and out from the bottom of the vehicle.

INSTALLATION 

NOTE:

The catalytic converter flange is secured to the cylinder head. A steel sleeve holds the lower section of the converter flange to the head while two bolts fasten the flange to the cylinder head. The steel sleeve does not need to be removed for converter removal.

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1. Using a NEW  gasket, position the catalytic converter assembly (1) into the steel sleeve and onto the cylinder head through the bottom of the vehicle.
2. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.

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3. Install the upper catalytic converter bolts (1) and tighten to the proper specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - 3.6L .

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4. Connect the down stream oxygen sensors wiring harness connector (1).

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5. Connect the up stream oxygen sensors wiring harness connector (1).
6. Install the left side wheelhouse splash shield. Refer to SHIELD, SPLASH, FRONT WHEELHOUSE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION , and SHIELD, SPLASH, REAR WHEELHOUSE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
7. Install the exhaust Y-pipe. Refer to Y-PIPE, EXHAUST, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
8. Install the front propeller shaft. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
9. Install the left side tire and wheel assembly. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
10. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
11. Connect the negative battery cable(s). Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECTION .
12. Start the vehicle and inspect for exhaust leaks. Repair exhaust leaks as necessary.