Intrepid V6-3.5L VIN K (2003)
17. Loosen front engine cradle bolts two to three turns.
18. Remove rear engine cradle bolts.
19. Lower the rear of the engine cradle 76 mm (3 in.) with the transmission jack to allow removal of catalytic converter from engine compartment.
NOTE: To allow enough clearance for catalytic converter removal, remove hanger bracket from hanger. The use of a helper under the vehicle to guide
the catalytic converter will ease removal operation.
20. Remove catalytic converter by twisting/turning while pulling up from TOP SIDE of engine compartment.
INSTALLATION - RIGHT SIDE
NOTE: To allow enough clearance for catalytic converter installation, remove hanger bracket from hanger.
NOTE: Do not reuse V-Band clamp.
1. Position a NEW V-Band clamp onto the exhaust manifold outlet. DO NOT latch the clamp's T-bolt at this time.
NOTE: The use of a helper under the vehicle to guide the catalytic converter will ease installation operation.
2. Install catalytic converter from TOP SIDE of engine compartment. If necessary, stretch open the V-Band clamp to allow the converter to engage
the manifold outlet.
