Maxima SE V6-3.5L (VQ35) (2002)
Catalytic Converter: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
CAUTION:
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Always replace exhaust gaskets with new ones when reassembling.
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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.
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Before installing a new heated oxygen sensor, clean exhaust system threads using heated oxygen sensor thread cleaner tool, J-43897-18 or
J-43897-12, and apply anti-seize lubricant.
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Do not overtorque the heated oxygen sensor. Doing so may cause damage to the heated oxygen sensor, resulting in the MIL coming on.