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Catalytic Converter Replacement (LAU)

Catalytic Converter Replacement (LAU)



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Preliminary Procedures

1. Remove the catalytic converter heat shield. Refer to Catalytic Converter Heat Shield Replacement (LAU) .

2. Remove the transmission heat shield. Refer to Transmission Heat Shield Replacement (LAU)

3. Remove the master cylinder heat shield.

4. Remove the oxygen sensors. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Sensor 1 (LAU) and Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Sensor 2 (LAU) .

5. Remove the exhaust flexible pipe. Refer to Exhaust Flexible Pipe Replacement (LAU) Exhaust Flexible Pipe Replacement (LF1- Service) .


1 Catalytic Converter Nut (Qty: 3)
2 Catalytic Converter Support Bolt
3 Catalytic Converter Brace Bolt (Qty: 2)
4 Catalytic Converter Bracket Bolt (Qty: 2)
5 Catalytic Converter

Procedure:

1. Apply lubricant to the turbocharger stud bolts. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .

2. Refer to Hot Exhaust System Warning .

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Torque the catalytic converter bolts in the following sequence:

Tighten

• Tighten "1" to 15 Nm (11 lb ft). Turn 270 ° counterclockwise.

• Tighten "2" to 15 Nm (11 lb ft). Turn 270 ° counterclockwise.

• Tighten "3" to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).

• Tighten "1" to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

• Tighten "2" to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

3. Tighten the catalytic converter bracket bolts (4).

Tighten

20 Nm (15 lb ft)

4. Tighten the catalytic converter brace bolts (3).

Tighten

20 Nm (15 lb ft)

5. Tighten the catalytic support bolt (2).

Tighten

22 Nm (16 lb ft)