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310 Fuel System > < Catalytic Converter - 1.8L Diesel

Focus 1999 (08.1998-12.2004)

Exhaust System - Catalytic Converter—2.0L Duratec-ST (Zetec) Focus 1999 (08/1998-12/2004)
Removal and Installation

Materials
Name
Specification
Anti-seize grease
SAM-1C9107A 

Removal

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section  100-02 Jacking and Lifting.

  1. Remove the catalytic converter lower heat shield.

  1. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connector.

  1. Remove the HO2S sensor.

  1. Disconnect the catalyst monitor sensor electrical connector.

  1. Remove the catalyst monitor sensor.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Over bending of the exhaust flexible pipe may cause damage resulting in failure.
    Support the exhaust flexible pipe with a support wrap or suitable splint.

  1. Remove the exhaust flexible pipe.
    • Discard the gaskets and nuts.

  1. Remove and discard the catalytic converter retaining nuts.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Support the catalytic converter.
    Remove the catalytic mounting bracket retaining bolts.
  1. Remove the catalytic converter.

  1. Remove the catalytic converter upper and oil pan heat shields.

Installation

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Never use jointing compound forward of the catalytic converter.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:Coat the catalytic converter studs with anti-seize grease.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:Install new nuts and gaskets.
    To install reverse the removal procedure.

310 Fuel System > < Catalytic Converter - 1.8L Diesel