Focus L4-2.0L (2009)
Catalytic Converter: Service and Repair
Catalytic Converter
Catalytic Converter
Removal
All vehicles
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. NOTICE: Do not excessively bend or twist the exhaust flexible pipe. Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage to the flexible
pipe.
Support the exhaust flexible pipe with a support wrap or suitable splint.
Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (PZEV)
3. Remove the 2 catalytic converter-to-exhaust flexible pipe nuts.
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Discard the nuts and gasket.
Non-Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (PZEV)
4. Remove the 2 catalytic converter-to-muffler and tailpipe assembly nuts.
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Discard the nuts and gasket.
All vehicles
5. Remove the 4 bolts and the catalytic converter-to-engine bracket.
6. Remove the 3 bolts from the lower heat shield.
7. NOTE: It may be necessary to reposition the engine during catalytic converter removal.
Remove the roll restrictor bolt.
8. Disconnect the Catalyst Monitor Sensor (CMS) and Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) electrical connectors.
9. Remove the 6 bolts and the upper heat shield.
10. Remove the 2 retainers and the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister purge valve heat shield.
11. Disconnect the EVAP canister purge valve electrical connector.
12. Release the tab and remove the canister purge valve from the bracket, then position aside.
13. Detach the fuel tube from the canister purge valve bracket.
14. Remove the 2 EVAP canister purge valve bracket bolts and position the EVAP canister purge valve bracket aside.
15. Remove and discard the 7 catalytic converter nuts.
16. Remove the bolt and the engine lifting eye.
17. NOTE: An assistant will be needed to remove the catalytic converter and lower heat shield from the vehicle. Do not let the catalytic converter or
the lower heat shield come in contact with the valve cover.
