Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side

Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (V6)

Removal Procedure

Warning: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning (Service Precautions).

Warning: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning (Protective Goggles and Glove Warning).

1. Ignition OFF.
Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning (Battery Disconnect Warning).

2. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Remove the left pre-catalytic convertor heated oxygen sensor (HO2S). Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Bank 2 Sensor 1 (Service and Repair).
5. Remove the left exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement - Left Side (V8) (Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement - Left Side)Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement - Left Side (V6) (Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement - Left Side).
6. Remove the oil level indicator tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Removal.





Note: The left catalytic converter to exhaust manifold retaining nuts (1) are single use parts. They must be discarded after removal.

7. Remove the left catalytic converter to exhaust manifold retaining nuts (2).
Discard the nuts.

Danger: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.


8. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).





Note: The exhaust crossover pipe assembly to left catalytic converter retaining nuts (3) are single use parts. They must be discarded after removal.

9. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe assembly to left catalytic converter retaining nuts (3).
Discard the nuts.
10. Pull down and back on the left catalytic converter (3) to disconnect from the exhaust manifold (1).
11. Disconnect the exhaust crossover pipe assembly (2) from the left catalytic converter pipe (1).




12. Remove the left catalytic converter (1) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





Danger: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.


1. Raise and support the vehicle.

Note: Make sure that a NEW sealing ring is fitted prior to installation. Failure to comply may cause the exhaust system to perform poorly.

2. Install the left catalytic converter (1) to the vehicle.




3. Align the exhaust crossover pipe assembly (2) to the left catalytic converter pipe (1).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

4. Install NEW exhaust crossover pipe assembly to left catalytic converter retaining nuts (3) and tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb ft).
5. Lower the vehicle.




6. Install NEW left catalytic converter to exhaust manifold retaining nuts (1) and tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb ft).
7. Make sure that the exhaust system is clear of all other components and chassis. If the exhaust system is not clear of all the other components loosen all retaining nuts and re-align. Refer to Exhaust System Alignment (Procedures).
8. Install the oil level indicator tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Removal.
9. Install the left exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement - Left Side (V8) (Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement - Left Side)Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement - Left Side (V6) (Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement - Left Side).
10. Install the left pre-catalytic convertor HO2S. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Bank 2 Sensor 1 (Service and Repair).
11. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement (Service and Repair).
12. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).