Converter, Catalytic: Removal: 3.6L
CAUTION:
When separating the catalytic converters from the manifolds, disconnect the oxygen sensor connectors. Allowing the catalytic converters to hang from the oxygen sensor wires damages the harness or sensors.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Remove the engine cover.
- Saturate the exhaust flange bolts with heat valve lubricant. Allow 5 minutes for penetration.
- Remove the upper catalytic flange bolts (1, 2).
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the lower catalytic flange bolts (3, 4).
- Disconnect oxygen sensor electrical connectors.
- Remove the front exhaust pipe band clamps (1, 2) on the exhaust pipe/muffler and resonator assembly.
- Separate the exhaust pipe/muffler and resonator assembly from the exhaust pipe/catalytic converter assembly.
- Remove the support bracket bolts (3).
- Remove the front exhaust pipe/catalytic converter assembly from the vehicle.

