Concorde V6-3.5L VIN V (2003)
Catalytic Converter: Service and Repair
Right Side
CATALYTIC CONVERTER - RIGHT
REMOVAL - RIGHT SIDE
WARNING: THE NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS VERY HIGH. THEREFORE, NEVER
WORK AROUND OR ATTEMPT TO SERVICE ANY PART OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM UNTIL IT IS COOLED. SPECIAL
CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN WHEN WORKING NEAR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE
CONVERTER RISES TO A HIGH LEVEL AFTER A SHORT PERIOD OF ENGINE OPERATION TIME.
1. Disconnect negative battery cable at remote jumper terminal located at right strut tower.
2. Raise vehicle on hoist.
3. Remove exhaust system.
4. Lower vehicle.
5. Disconnect Inlet Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor connector.
6. Loosen hose clamp for throttle body air inlet hose.
7. Disconnect make up air hose from right cylinder head cover.
8. Remove air cleaner assembly with air inlet hose.
9. Disconnect ground strap at right frame rail/shock tower area.
10. Remove air cleaner resonator support bracket from right cylinder head.
11. Disconnect downstream oxygen sensor connector and remove sensor from converter pipe.