Mustang V8-4.6L VIN H (2005)
Catalytic Converter: Service and Repair
Catalytic Converter
Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
2. Using a jack stand, support the muffler.
3. Loosen the 2 Torca couplers and disconnect the muffler inlet pipes from the catalytic converter assembly. Discard the Torca couplers.
4. CAUTION: When repairing the exhaust system or removing exhaust components, disconnect all Heated Oxygen Sensors (HO2S) and catalyst
monitor sensors at the wiring connectors to prevent damage to the sensors and wiring harnesses.
Disconnect the RH HO2S electrical connector.
5. Disconnect the RH and LH catalyst monitor sensor electrical connectors.
6. Remove and discard the 2 RH catalytic converter to exhaust manifold nuts.
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To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
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Alternately tighten, in 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.) increments, the RH catalytic converter to exhaust manifold nuts to specification.
