For 1990-2009 cars

## Oxidation Catalytic Converter Replacement Left

### Removal Procedure

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor electrical connector.
3. Remove the heated oxygen sensor from the left oxidation catalytic converter.
4. Remove the exhaust manifold pipe nuts to the exhaust manifold.
5. Remove the catalytic converter nuts attaching the left oxidation catalytic converter to the right converter.
6. Remove the left oxidation catalytic converter from the vehicle.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the left oxidation catalytic converter to the vehicle.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the catalytic converter nuts attaching the left oxidation catalytic converter to the right converter.

Tighten
Tighten the catalytic converter nuts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

3. Install the exhaust manifold pipe nuts to the exhaust manifold.

Tighten
Tighten the exhaust manifold pipe nuts to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).

4. Install the heated oxygen sensor to the left oxidation catalytic converter.

Tighten
Tighten the heated oxygen sensor to 42 N·m (31 lb ft).

5. Connect the heated oxygen sensor electrical connector.
6. Lower the vehicle.

## Oxidation Catalytic Converter Replacement Right

### Removal Procedure

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor electrical connector.
3. Remove the heated oxygen sensor from the right oxidation catalytic converter.
4. Disconnect the rear heated oxygen sensor rosebud clip from the transmission brace.
5. Disconnect the rear heated oxygen sensor electrical connector.
6. Remove the rear heated oxygen sensor from behind the right oxidation catalytic converter.
7. Remove the exhaust manifold pipe nuts to the right exhaust manifold.
8. Remove the catalytic converter nuts attaching the right oxidation catalytic converter to the left converter.
9. Remove the catalytic converter hanger bolts.
10. Remove the catalytic converter hanger from the hanger bracket.
11. Loosen the exhaust muffler clamp attaching the right oxidation catalytic converter to the exhaust muffler.
12. Reposition the muffler clamp.
13. Remove the right oxidation catalytic converter by sliding the converter out of the exhaust muffler.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the right oxidation catalytic converter by sliding the converter into the exhaust muffler.
2. Position the muffler clamp.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

3. Tighten the exhaust muffler clamp attaching the right oxidation catalytic converter to the exhaust muffler.

Tighten
Tighten the exhaust muffler clamp bolt to 68 N·m (50 lb ft).

4. Install the catalytic converter hanger to the hanger bracket.
5. Install the catalytic converter hanger bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the catalytic converter hanger bolts to 41 N·m (30 lb ft).

6. Install the exhaust manifold pipe nuts to the exhaust manifold.

Tighten
Tighten the exhaust manifold pipe bolts to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).

7. Install the catalytic converter nuts attaching the right oxidation catalytic converter to the left converter.

Tighten
Tighten the catalytic converter nuts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

8. Install the heated oxygen sensor behind the right oxidation catalytic converter.

Tighten
Tighten the heated oxygen sensor to 42 N·m (31 lb ft).

9. Connect the rear heated oxygen sensor electrical connector.
10. Connect the rear heated oxygen sensor rosebud clip from the transmission brace.
11. Install the heated oxygen sensor to the right oxidation catalytic converter.

Tighten
Tighten the heated oxygen sensor to 42 N·m (31 lb ft).

12. Connect the oxygen sensor electrical connector.
13. Lower the vehicle.