Intrepid V6-3.5L VIN V (2002)
Catalytic Converter: Service and Repair
Catalytic Converter - Left
CATALYTIC CONVERTER - LEFT SIDE
REMOVAL
1. Loosen and remove V-Band clamp at exhaust manifold joint.
NOTE: Do not reuse V-Band clamp.
2. Hoist vehicle.
3. Remove exhaust system.
4. Disconnect downstream oxygen sensor electrical connector and remove sensor from converter pipe.
5. Loosen or remove nut attaching left pipe to transaxle bracket.
CAUTION: Care should be taken when removing converter not to damage driveshaft boot.
6. Remove converter from below vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Install converter.
2. Attach a NEW V-Band clamp and tighten to 11 Nm (100 in. lbs.).
3. Install and/or tighten nut attaching pipe to transaxle bracket to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
4. Install downstream oxygen sensor and connect electrical connector.
5. Install exhaust system.
6. Lower vehicle.
