Edge AWD V6-3.5L (2009)
Catalytic Converter: Service and Repair
Catalytic Converter - RH
Catalytic Converter - RH
All vehicles
1. NOTE: If necessary, the catalytic converter heat shield can be serviced separately.
NOTE: Always install new fasteners and gaskets. Clean flange faces prior to new gasket installation to make sure of correct sealing.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Remove the catalyst monitor sensor.
3. Remove the exhaust Y-pipe. For additional information, refer to Exhaust Y-Pipe See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Exhaust System/Exhaust
Pipe/Service and Repair/Exhaust Y-Pipe.
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles
4. NOTE: Index-mark the driveshaft for installation.
Remove and discard the 4 U-joint flange bolts and separate the front driveshaft and secure it with a length of mechanic's wire.
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To install, tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
5. Remove the intermediate shaft.
6. Remove the 2 catalytic converter support bracket-to-engine block bolts.
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To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
All vehicles
7. Remove the 2 bolts and the power steering gear heat shield.
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To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles
8. Remove the catalytic converter support bracket-to-engine block bolt and nut.
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To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
All vehicles
9. Remove the 2 nuts and the roll restrictor shield.
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To install, tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
10. Remove the roll restrictor bolt and rotate the engine forward.
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To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
11. Remove the 2 bracket-to-RH catalytic converter bolts.
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To install, tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
12. Remove the 4 nuts and the RH catalytic converter.
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Discard the 4 RH catalytic converter nuts and gasket.
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To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).