Savana 1/2 Ton Van V8-5.7L VIN R (2001)
Catalytic Converter: Service and Repair
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the transmission support.
3. Disconnect the Oxygen Sensors (02S) and Heated Oxygen Sensor (H02S) electrical connections from the wiring harness.
Caution: Refer to Exhaust Service Caution in Service Precautions.
Caution: Refer to Protective Goggles and Gloves Caution in Service Precautions.
Important: If equipped with dual catalytic converter pipes, and removing only the right catalytic converter, the left catalytic converter does not
require removal. If removing the left catalytic converter both catalytic converters require removal.
4. Remove the nuts and the seals retaining the catalytic converter pipes to the exhaust manifolds.
5. If equipped with single catalytic converter pipe, remove the nuts retaining the catalytic pipe to the muffler. Depending on the vehicle configuration
the flange may be a 2 bolt or 3 bolt flange.
6. Remove the catalytic converter pipe flange gasket.
