Avalon XL V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (1997)
Catalytic Converter: Service and Repair
THREE-WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE CONVERTER
(a) Check that the converter is cool.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and exhaust pipe stay.
Torque: 33 N.m (330 kgf.cm, 24 ft.lbf)
(c) Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the bracket.
Torque: 33 N.m (330 kgf.cm, 24 ft.lbf)
(d) Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts holding the front exhaust pipe to the center exhaust pipe.
Torque: 56 N.m (570 kgf.cm, 41 ft.lbf)
(e) Remove the 4 nuts holding the front exhaust pipe to the exhaust manifolds.
Torque: 62 N.m (630 kgf.cm, 46 ft.lbf)
(f) Remove the front exhaust pipe and 3 gaskets.
INSTALLATION HINT: Install 3 new gaskets.
2. INSTALL CONVERTER
INSTALLATION HINT: Installation is the reverse order of removal.