Avalon V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (1996)
Catalytic Converter: Service and Repair
THREE-WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT
INSTALLATION HINT: Installation is the reverse order of removal.
1. REMOVE CONVERTER
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Jack up the vehicle.
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Check that the converter is cool.
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Remove the 2 bolts and exhaust pipe clamp.
Torque: 29 Nm (300 kg.cm, 22 ft.lb)
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Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the bracket.
Torque: 19 Nm (195 kg.cm, 14 ft.lb)
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Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts holding the front exhaust pipe to the center exhaust pipe.
Torque: 56 Nm (570 kg.cm, 41 ft.lb)
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Remove the 4 nuts holding the front exhaust pipe to the exhaust manifolds.
Torque: 62 Nm (630 kg.cm, 46 ft.lb)
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Remove the front exhaust pipe and 3 gaskets.
INSTALLATION HINT: install 3 new gaskets.