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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.

  1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the engine cover.
  3. Saturate the exhaust flange bolts with heat valve lubricant. Allow 5 minutes for penetration.
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  4. Remove the upper catalytic flange bolts (1, 2).
  5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  6. Remove the lower catalytic flange bolts (3, 4).
  7. Disconnect oxygen sensor electrical connectors.
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  8. Remove the front exhaust pipe band clamps (1, 2) on the exhaust pipe/muffler and resonator assembly.
  9. Separate the exhaust pipe/muffler and resonator assembly from the exhaust pipe/catalytic converter assembly.
  10. Remove the support bracket bolts (3).
  11. Remove the front exhaust pipe/catalytic converter assembly from the vehicle.