Cutlass Ciera V6-3100 3.1L VIN M SFI (1996)
Catalytic Converter: Service and Repair
The front exhaust pipe is serviced only as part of the oxidation catalytic converter. When this pipe requires replacement, the pipe and converter must be
replaced as a unit.
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Raise vehicle and suitably support.
2. Brace from transaxle.
3. Oxygen sensor.
4. Exhaust pipe bolts from manifold.
5. Driveline vibration dampener (sedan only).
6. Support the converter and remove bolts/screws from the rear of the converter.
7. Converter and pipe.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Converter and pipe.
2. Exhaust pipe bolts to converter.
Tighten
Nuts to 47 Nm (35 lb ft).
3. Driveline vibration dampener.
4. Oxygen sensor.
5. Lower Vehicle.
6. Start exhaust pipe to manifold bolts.
Tighten
Bolts/screws to 47 Nm (35 lb ft).
7. Raise vehicle and suitably support.
Tighten
Bolts to 30 Nm (22 lb ft).
8. Brace at transaxle.
9. Lower Vehicle.
