Maxima GXE V6-3.0L (VQ30DE) (1999)
Catalytic Converter: Service and Repair
California Only
California
CAUTION:
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Always replace exhaust gaskets with new ones when reassembling. If gasket remains on flange surface, scrape off completely as shown at left.
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With engine running, check all tube connections for exhaust gas leaks, and entire system for unusual noises.
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Check to ensure that mounting brackets and mounting insulators are installed properly and free from undue stress. Improper installation could
result in excessive noise or vibration.
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Discard any heated oxygen sensor which has been dropped from a height of more than 0.5 m (19.7 in) onto a hard surface such as a concrete floor;
use a new one.