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Catalytic Converter: Service and Repair
Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side

Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side

Removal Procedure
Caution:
  Refer to Exhaust Service Caution  (See: Service Precautions) .
Caution:  Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Caution  (See: Service Precautions/Technician Safety Information/Protective Goggles and Glove
Warning) .

1. Remove the left bank exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement - Left Side  (See: Heat Shield/Service and

Repair/Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement - Left Side) .

2. Remove the catalytic converter nuts.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle  (See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair) .
4. Disconnect the oxygen sensor electrical connector.

5. Disconnect the muffler pipe from the left and right side catalytic converters.
6. Remove the exhaust pipe to right bank catalytic converter nuts.
7. Carefully remove the catalytic converter with the seal/heat shield and oxygen sensor from the exhaust manifold.
8. Remove the oxygen sensor from the catalytic converter. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Bank 2 Sensor 1  (See: Powertrain

Management/Computers and Control Systems/Oxygen Sensor/Service and Repair) .

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